1. Army Orliak
Role: Close air support

The 1. Army Orliak was first established in July 1934 from the Mixed Orliak which originated in 1930. The unit initially comprised three squadrons: a reconnaissance, a fighter and a training Yato. In 1937 the fighter Yato was reassigned to 2 Orliak.

The commanding officer in 1939 was Mayor Vulkov.

113th Army Yato
Close air support squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1934 to operate the ? In 1936 it re-equipped with the DAR-3.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
DAR-3	6	1936 - 1939		?
PZL P.43B	12	1939 - ?		?

123rd Army Yato
Close air support squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1937 to operate the DAR-3. In 1939 it re-equipped with the P.43B.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
DAR-3	6	1937 - 1939		?
PZL P.43B	12	1939 - ?		?

133rd Army Yato
Close air support squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1938 to operate the ? In 1939 it re-equipped with the P.43B.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
KB-4?	6	1938 - 1939		?
PZL P.43B	12	1939 - ?		?

142nd Training Yato
Aircrew training.
This squadron was established in 1934 to operate the ? In 1936...

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
DAR-3	3	1936 - ?		?
KB-4	6	1938 - ?		?

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Bojurishte	1934 - 1939+

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air Power of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Part III