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Lithuania
Yakovlev Yak-52
in Lithuanian National Guard service
History
About 20 (Aerostar built) Yak-52 obtained from ex-DOSAAF stocks and operated from 1991. Survivors transferred to the Air Force in 2009. Several aircraft have been recoded.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 889015 | noted 1998 | ||
| 61 | ? | noted 2000 | ||
| 01 (black) | 844011 | last noted June 1998, to LY-BRZ | ||
| 02 (black) | ? | noted 1998 | ||
| 52 (black) | ? | noted 1998 | ||
| 02 (blue) | ? | noted 1998 | ||
| 11 (blue) | 790408 | c/n 866503? preserved Kyviskes 2006 | ||
| 20 (blue) | ? | noted 1998 | ||
| 32 (blue) | ? | noted 2006 | ||
| 34 (blue) | 866504 | noted 2006 | ||
| 35 (blue) | 877305 | noted 2006 | ||
| 37 (blue) | 889015 | noted 2006 | ||
| 51 (blue) | 866503 | to LY-AST 2006 | ||
| 52 (blue) | 877508 | noted 2006 | ||
| 62 (blue) | 855607 | noted 2000 | ||
| 64 (red) | 801004 | noted 1998 | ||
| 77 (red) | 844502 | noted 1998 | ||
| 131 (red) | ? | noted 1998 | ||
| 151 (red) | 845001 | noted 2000 | ||
| 167 (red) | 845103 | noted 2000 | ||
| 168 (red) | 845102 | noted 2000 | ||
| 02 (yel) | 877305 | noted ?, to ’35’ (blue) | ||
| 39 (gold) | 888512 | noted stored Kyviskes 2006 | ||
| 40 (gold) | 888513 | noted stored Kyviskes 2006 | ||
| 40 (yel) | 866504 | noted ?, to ’34 (blue) | ||
| 84 (yel) | 888812 | noted 2000 | ||
| 156 (yel) | 867215 | noted 1998 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Yakovlev Yak-55
in Lithuanian National Guard service
History
One Yak-55 aerobatic trainer obtained from ex-DOSAAF stocks and operated from 1991. Withdrawn in 2008 and sold to a civilian owner.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 (blue) | 870406 | 1991 | wfu 2008 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added
Yakovlev Yak-50
in Lithuanian National Guard service
History
One Yak-50 obtained from ex-DOSAAF stocks and operated from 1991. Withdrawn in 1998.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 (red) | ? | noted 1998 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added
Yakovlev Yak-18T Max
in Lithuanian National Guard service
History
Two Yak-18T obtained from ex-DOSAAF stocks and operated from 1991. Survivors transferred to the Air Force in 2009.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (blue) | 870303 | 1991 | wfu ?? | |
| 33 (blue) | 5201907 | 1991 | to Air Force 2009 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added
Yakovlev Yak-52
in Lithuanian Air Force service
History
Two Yak-52 transferred from the National Guard (KASP) in 2009.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 (blue) | 889015 | 2009 | ||
| 53 (blue) | ? | 2009 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Yakovlev Yak-18T
in Lithuanian Air Force Service
History
One Yak-18T transferred from the National Guard (KASP) in 2009.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 (blue) | 5201907 | 2009 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
Lockheed Jetstar 731
in Lithuanian Government Service
History
One Jetstar 731 operated under contract by Lithuanian Airlines from 1994. Withdrawn from use in 2000 and sold abroad. (Note: Aircraft is NOT LY-AMD, as quoted in some sources).
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LY-AMB | 5161/53 | N??? | 1994 | to N516R Jan 2000 |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/2008 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Lithuanian Government Aviation Unit
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
In 1994 the Lithuanian Government contracted with Lithuanian Airlines to provide an aircraft for VIP transport of the president and other government officials. In 2000 the contract was terminated and the aircraft sold abroad.
Key Dates
| 1994 | Lithuanian Government agrees contract for a VIP aircraft. | |
| 2000 | VIP aircraft sold to a civilian owner. |
Current Status
The Lithuanian Government does not currently have a dedicated VIP aircraft.
Future Plans
No information.
Markings
National Insignia
The Lithuanian Government aircraft operated in the basic red and white colours of Lithuanian Airlines, but without any operator titles. (The upper fuselage was left blank).
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The Lithuanian government aircraft carried a civilian registration in the LY-xxx series.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Click on aircraft type for more details
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed Jetstar 731 | 1 | 1994 | 2000 | Lithuanian Airlines |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Vilnius.
Organisational Structure
The aircraft was based at Vilnius Airport.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The aircraft was based at Vilnius Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
To be added
Websites
Lithuanian National Guard (Pre-WW2)
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
Founded in 1919, the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union (Lietuvos Šaulių Sąjunga), or LRU, was a a nationalistic paramilitary organisation. It’s main purpose was to train citizens in the military arts, and to provide trained people for the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
In 1938 the Union formed an aviation section, which used gliders and single-engined light aircraft to provide air experience flights and basic pilot training to potential recruits of the Air Force. The organisation was disbanded following the Soviet invasion in 1940.
Key Dates
| Key Dates: | ||
| 27 June 1919 | LRU officially established | |
| 1938 | Aviation section first established | |
| June 1940 | LRU disbanded by Soviet occupiers | |
Current Status
Not applicable.
Future Plans
Not applicable.
Markings
National Insignia
Powered LRU aircraft carried a distinctive shield featuring the Lithuanian Cross on the fin. The gliders do not appear to carry national markings.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
LRU aircraft carried single-digit numerical serial numbers, e.g. Klemm Kl-35 ‘2’ (black). These numbers were sequentially allocated as aircraft were acquired.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Vilnius.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were based at ??.
Current Order of Battle
Not applicable.
Historical Orders of Battle
To be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
Not applicable.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Lithuanian Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
To be added.
Websites