3. Reconnaissance Orliak
Role: Tactical recce

The 2. Reconnaissance Orliak was first established in 1936?

The commanding officer in 1939 was Mayor Karadimchev.

313th Recce Yato
Recce squadron.
This squadron was first established in late 1936 to operate the He 45. In 1939 it re-equipped with the Letov S.328.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
He 45	12	late 1936 - 1939		?
Letov S.328	12	1939 - ?		?

323rd Recce Yato
Recce squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1938 to operate the KB-4. In 1939 it re-equipped with the Letov S.328.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
KB-4	6	1938 - 1939		?
Letov S.328	12	1939 - ?		?

333rd Recce Yato
Recce squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1938 to operate the KB-4? In 1939 it re-equipped with the Letov S.328.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
KB-4	6	1938 - 1939		?
Letov S.328	12	1939 - ?		?

343rd Recce Yato
Recce squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1939 to operate the Letov S.328.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
Letov S.328	12	1939 - ?		?

373rd Training Yato
Aircrew training.
This squadron was established in 1936 to operate the DAR-3. In 1938...

Aircraft Used:

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

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Yambol	1934 - 1939+

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air Power of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Part III