Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Sauliai Sajungos Aviacija |
| English Title: |
| Lithuanian National Guard |
| Abbreviation: |
| SSA |
| First Established: |
| 1938 |
| ICAO Code: |
| n/a |
| Country: |
| Lithuania |
| Status: |
| Disbanded |
History
Narrative Summary
Founded in 1919, the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union (Lietuvos Šaulių Sąjunga), or LRU, was a a nationalistic paramilitary organisation. It’s main purpose was to train citizens in the military arts, and to provide trained people for the Lithuanian Armed Forces.
In 1938 the Union formed an aviation section, which used gliders and single-engined light aircraft to provide air experience flights and basic pilot training to potential recruits of the Air Force. The organisation was disbanded following the Soviet invasion in 1940.
Key Dates
| Key Dates: | ||
| 27 June 1919 | LRU officially established | |
| 1938 | Aviation section first established | |
| June 1940 | LRU disbanded by Soviet occupiers | |
Current Status
Not applicable.
Future Plans
Not applicable.
Markings
National Insignia
Powered LRU aircraft carried a distinctive shield featuring the Lithuanian Cross on the fin. The gliders do not appear to carry national markings.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
LRU aircraft carried single-digit numerical serial numbers, e.g. Klemm Kl-35 ‘2’ (black). These numbers were sequentially allocated as aircraft were acquired.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Vilnius.
Organisational Structure
All aircraft were based at ??.
Current Order of Battle
Not applicable.
Historical Orders of Battle
To be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
To be added.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
Not applicable.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
To be added.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Lithuanian Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
To be added.
Websites