3. Training Orliak
Role: Operational Training

The 3. Training Orliak was first established in late 1936 to train newly qualified aircrews in the full range of operational roles performed by the air force. The rapid expansion of the air force after 1934 made this unit necessary.

1st Recce Yato
Tactical recce training squadron.
This squadron was first established in late 1936 to operate the He 45.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
He 45B	11	late 1936 - ?		?

2nd Army Yato
Close-air support training squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1939 to operate the P.43.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
PZL P.43	9	1939 - ?		?

3rd Fighter Yato
Fighter training squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1937 to operate the P.24B.

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
PZL P.24B	11	1937 - ?		?

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Sofia - Vrajdebna	19?? - 19??
Stara Zagora	19?? - 19??

Unit Insignia:

Figure 1

References:

• Air Power of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Part III