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| Current Title: | Krasto Apsaugos Savanori Pajegos Aviacjos Rinktive |
| Title in English: | Voluntary National Defence Service |
| Abbreviation: | KASPAR |
Narrative Summary:
KASPAR operates a mix of single-engined aircraft and gliders from two ex-Soviet DOSAAF airfields. It works closely with KOP but comes under the direct command of the Ministry of National Defence. It's duties include policing, border patrol, and anti-smuggling operations.
| Key Dates: | ||
| March 1991 | Voluntary National Defence Service (SKAT) first formed | |
| 1991? | Aviation Group established | |
| 1998 | SKAT reorganised as the National Defence Volunteer Forces, KASP | |
Current Status:
Future Plans:
To be added
No procurement plans known.
Markings
National Insignia:
Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
Lithuanian military aircraft carry two-digit numerical codes similar to Soviet-era 'bort' numbers, e.g. PZL-104 '53' (blk). These numbers are not sequential or unique.
Current --- Historical
Aircraft
Aircraft Designation System(s):
Current Aircraft Inventory:
All-Time Aircraft Used List:
Aircraft NOT Used:
None - Manufacturers designations used.
Table of Current Service Aircraft
Alphabetical Order --- Chronological Order
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Current Organisational Structure:
Current Order of Battle:
Historical Orders of Battle:
All-Time Flying Units List:
Main Headquarters:
Tallinn.
All aircraft and helicopters are based at Kyviskes.
Table of Current Order of Battle
List of Historical Orders of Battle - to be added.
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases:
All-Time Air Bases Used List:
The main air base is Kyviskes.
In addition to the main base, here are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Border Guard.
Military Air Bases Listing - to be added.
More Information
Books:
Lithuanian Military Aviation Bibliography - to be added.
Magazines:
World Air Power Journal No.32
Websites:
The Lithuanian Border Guard (sic)
Air International June 1998
Air Forces Research No.9 & No.10
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