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40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)

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40th Tactical Aviation Brigade
Active-
CountryUkraine
BranchAir Force
TypeBrigade
RoleFighter
Garrison/HQVasylkiv, Ukraine
EngagementsWar in Donbass
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Commanders
Current
commander
Colonel Volodymyr Kravchenko
Insignia
Air Force Sleeve patch
Left Arm
Roundel
Fin flash
Aviation branch insignia
collar
Aircraft flown
FighterMiG-29, MiG-29UB, MiG-29M1
TrainerL39M1

The 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Military Unit Number А1789) is a formation of the Ukrainian Air Force, composed primarily of Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft, that is based at Vasylkiv.[1]

History

In January 1992 the regiment took the oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people.

Aircraft

References

  1. ^ "Air Force - Ukraine".