Bulgarian Air Force Unit History
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Officer Training Orliak
Role: Primary flying training

The Officer (Yunker or Cadet) Training Orliak was first established in 1937? It's role was to train selected recruits to become Air Force officers. Initial flying traing was carried out during the course.

The commanding officer in 1939 was Mayor Dimitrov.

1st Yato
Flying training squadron.
This squadron was first established in late 1937 to operate the Fw 44.
Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
Fw 4420Nov 1937 - 19?? ?

2nd Yato
Flying training squadron.
This squadron was first established in late 1937 to operate the Fw 44.
Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
Fw 4420Nov 1937 - 19?? ?

3rd Yato
Flying training squadron.
This squadron was first established in 1937 to operate the KB-3?
Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
KB-3?1937 - ? ?
KB-4?1938 - ? ?
He 7261938 - ? ?
Fw 5661938 - ? ?


Air Bases:
Base Duration
Sofia-Vrazhdebna 19?? - 19??


Unit Insignia:
Figure 1
 

References:

  • Air Power of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Part III


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