501 Padobranski Diverzantski Odred
(501 Parachute Diversion Detachment)
Role: Training

501 Padobranski Diverzantski Odred was formed in 2003 to operate the Antonov An-2 acquired for the use of Macedonian Special Forces units. It was originally called 501 Padobranski Specijalen Odred 501 (Special Paratroop Squad), but is known by the current name since 2004.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Petrovec Airport, near Skopje	2003 - Present

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Badge	Example Serials
Antonov An-2	1	2003 - Present		VAM-150/Z3-DCR

Unit Insignia:

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