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Unit History


Mira Aeroskafon
Role: Liaison and utility transport

The first flying unit of the CNGAW was established in June 1964. It is not clear what aircraft type the unit operated upon its creation. The Mira Aeroskafon (Aircraft Squadron) operated all the aircraft in the inventory. After the Turkish invasion in 1974 it was disbanded.

Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
Do 27Q11971 - 1974 CR3
PA-22 Colt21973 - 1974 CR8
Beech C-4511974? - 1974 CR2


Air Bases:
Base Duration
Nicosia IAP? June 1964 - 1974


Unit Insignia:
Figure 1
 

References:

  • Air Forces Monthly October 2003 p.57


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