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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Multirole |
| Secondary Role: | |
| First Formed: | n/a |
| Parent Unit: | Air Force HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
The Air Surveillance Wing was formed on 1 January 1998 and is tasked with monitoring and policing Estonian national airspace. A number of aircraft are operated so support this role. (Some documents refer to this unit as the Air Surveillance Division).
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonov An-2 Colt | 2 | 1997 – Present | 40-41 yellow |
| Mil Mi-2 Hoplite | 2 | 1997 – 2001 | 61-62 yellow |
| PZL PZL-104 Wilga | 1 | 1998 – 2005? | 50 blue |
| LET L-13 Blanik | 2 | 1998 – 2005? | |
| Antonov An-2 Colt | 3 | 2001 – Present | 42 yellow |
| Robinson R44 | 4 | 2002 – Present | 63-66 yellow |
| Aero L-39C Albatros | 2 | 2006 – 2006 | ES-RAZ,ES-YLZ |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
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| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lennubaas (Ämari) | 1998 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.