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{{main|List of Royal Ossorian Air Force units}}
{{main|List of Royal Ossorian Air Force units}}
== Equipment ==
== Equipment ==
{{main|List of Ossorian military aircraft}}
=== Fighters ===
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| [[T-29 Anfa]]
| [[File:Dassault Mirage 2000-5 participating in Odyssey Dawn (cropped).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[T-32 Spéirling]]
| [[File:Saab JAS 39 Gripen at Kaivopuisto Air Show, June 2017 (altered) copy.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[T-35 Séideán]]
| [[File:Rafale M-16-EybnCWLWgAAi3I9.jpeg|200px]]
| {{wp|Multirole combat aircraft|Multirole fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[T-37 Gailtean]]
| [[File:YF-23_on_taxiway.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Stealth aircraft|Stealth fighter}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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=== Bombers ===
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| [[B-19 Taibhse]]
| [[File:A B-1 Lancer performs a fly-by during a firepower demonstration.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Strategic bomber}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[B-37 Gailtean]]
| [[File:YF-23_on_taxiway.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Attack aircraft|Strike aircraft}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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=== Support ===
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| [[L-22 Aithleá]]
| [[File:NAFB Red Flag, Nellis AFB, NV - Royal Australian Air Force 2006 Boeing E-7A Wedgetail (737-7ES) A30-005 c-n-33986-1934 (12196609265).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Airborne early warning and control|AEW&C}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[A-20 Fonéal]]
| [[File:KC-10 Extender with the 76th Air Refueling Squadron.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Aerial refueling|Aerial refueling tanker}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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=== Transports ===
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| [[I-21 Naoscán]]
| [[File:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, NATO - Strategic Airlift Capability JP6917250.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Military transport aircraft}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[I-26 Luatharán]]
| [[File:RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Military transport aircraft}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[I-27 Gainéad]]
| [[File:20181208 Kawasaki C-2 takeoff Naha Air Show 2018-14.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Military transport aircraft}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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=== Unmanned aircraft ===
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| [[D-45]]
| [[File:BAE Systems Mantis UAS Concept Demonstrator (8350541513).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|UCAV}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[D-47]]
| [[File:X-47B operating in the Atlantic Test Range (modified).jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|UCAV}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[D-50]]
| [[File:Wing Loong II side view.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Unmanned combat aerial vehicle|UCAV}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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| [[D-53]]
| [[File:AVIC Cloud Shadow.jpg|200px]]
| {{wp|Unmanned aerial vehicle}}
| {{flag|Ossoria}}
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[[Category:Ossoria]]
[[Category:Ossoria]]

Revision as of 06:39, 23 April 2022

The Royal Ossorian Air Force
Fórsa Aer Ríoga na Osraí
Active1918 - present
Country Ossoria
BranchAir Force
RoleAerial warfare
SizeActive: 258,000
Reserve: 60,000
Part ofOssorian Armed Forces
HeadquartersKenlis, Ossoria
Nickname(s)Royal Air Force
Guardians of the Sky
Motto(s)Airdeall Síoraí
Eternal Vigilance
Colors  Azure
Aircraft1,428 Fighters
432 Attack aircraft
78 Bombers
45 AEW&C aircraft
910 Transport aircraft
192 Tanker aircraft
413 Unmanned aircraft
Commanders
High QueenTara Ní Sionán
First Lord of the Air ForceDallán Ó Móre
First Air LordSaoirse Ní Thiarnaigh

The Royal Ossorian Air Force is the primary aerial arm of the High Kingdom’s armed forces. It is managed and administered by the Ministry of the Air Force, but ultimately answers to the Monarchy. Since its inception, the Air Force has come to be regarded as the second-most important service arm of the Ossorian military.

History

The Air Ministry

The Lords of the Air Force

  • The First Lord of the Air Force is the civilian head of the Royal Ossorian Air Force and holds a ministerial seat on the Privy Council. The First Lord is the most senior of the Lords of the Air Fore, and thus the highest authority within the ROAF. They are responsible for the direction, control, and administration of policy within the Air Force. The current First Lord is Dallán Ó Móre.
  • The Second Lord of the Air Force is the civilian chief responsible for the Air Force's budgetary and fiscal management. The Second Lord is the second-highest ranking Lord of the Air Force and reports to the First Lord. The current Second Lord is Muire Ní Tuathail.
  • The Third Lord of the Air Force is the civilian chief responsible for the Air Force's health and personnel. The Third Lord is the third-highest ranking Lord of the Air Force and reports to the First Lord. The current Third Lord is Tadhg Ó an Cháinte.

The Air Lords

  • The First Air Lord is the most senior active-duty officer in the Royal Ossorian Air Force and holds a seat on the Chiefs of Staff Committee. The First Air Lord reports to the First Lord of the Air Force and is responsible for the overall strategic direction, force structure management and deployment of the Air Force. The First Air Lord chairs the Air Board and the Strategy Board. The current First Air Lord is Lord Air Marshal Saoirse Ní Thiarnaigh.
  • The Second Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's operational and tactical planning. The Second Air Lord reports to the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Planning (BuPlan) and the Office of Air Intelligence. The current Second Air Lord is Air Marshal Daniél Ó Líahaiti.
  • The Third Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's procurement and maintenance. The Third Air Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Aircraft (BuAir). The current Third Air Lord is Air Marshal Siobhán Ní Dhomhnaill.
  • The Fourth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's research and development. The Fourth Air Lord reports to the Second Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Weapons (BuWeaps). The current Fourth Air Lord is Air Marshal Aogán Ó Rathaille.
  • The Fifth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's recruitment and manpower. The Fifth Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Personnel (BuPers). The current Fifth Air Lord is Air Marshal Mór Ní Briain.
  • The Sixth Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's training and education. The Sixth Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Training (BuTrain). The current Sixth Air Lord is Air Marshal Cináed Ó hArtacáin.
  • The Seventh Air Lord is the active-duty officer responsible for the Royal Ossorian Air Force's health and medical treatment. The Seventh Air Lord reports to the Third Lord of the Air Force and the First Air Lord and is the head of the Bureau of Medicine (BuMed). The current Seventh Air Lord is Air Marshal Flaith Ó Gnímh.

The Defense Commandant

The Commandant of the Defense Force is also granted a seat on the Air Board, as the Royal Ossorian Defense Force falls under the Board's jurisdiction and administration to a degree.

Rank Structure

Installations

Air Bases

The Royal Ossorian Air Force operates twenty air bases (Ossorian Gaelic: Bunáit Aeir na Banríona; English: Queen's Air Base) in the High Kingdom:

Academies

Independent Formations

Main article: List of Royal Ossorian Air Force units

Equipment

Fighters

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
T-29 Anfa Dassault Mirage 2000-5 participating in Odyssey Dawn (cropped).jpg Multirole fighter  Ossoria
T-32 Spéirling Saab JAS 39 Gripen at Kaivopuisto Air Show, June 2017 (altered) copy.jpg Multirole fighter  Ossoria
T-35 Séideán Rafale M-16-EybnCWLWgAAi3I9.jpeg Multirole fighter  Ossoria
T-37 Gailtean YF-23 on taxiway.jpg Stealth fighter  Ossoria

Bombers

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
B-19 Taibhse A B-1 Lancer performs a fly-by during a firepower demonstration.jpg Strategic bomber  Ossoria
B-37 Gailtean YF-23 on taxiway.jpg Strike aircraft  Ossoria

Support

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
L-22 Aithleá NAFB Red Flag, Nellis AFB, NV - Royal Australian Air Force 2006 Boeing E-7A Wedgetail (737-7ES) A30-005 c-n-33986-1934 (12196609265).jpg AEW&C  Ossoria
A-20 Fonéal KC-10 Extender with the 76th Air Refueling Squadron.jpg Aerial refueling tanker  Ossoria

Transports

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
I-21 Naoscán Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, NATO - Strategic Airlift Capability JP6917250.jpg Military transport aircraft  Ossoria
I-26 Luatharán RCAF CC-150 Polaris Davies.jpg Military transport aircraft  Ossoria
I-27 Gainéad 20181208 Kawasaki C-2 takeoff Naha Air Show 2018-14.jpg Military transport aircraft  Ossoria

Unmanned aircraft

Name Image Type Origin No. in Service Notes
D-45 BAE Systems Mantis UAS Concept Demonstrator (8350541513).jpg UCAV  Ossoria
D-47 X-47B operating in the Atlantic Test Range (modified).jpg UCAV  Ossoria
D-50 Wing Loong II side view.jpg UCAV  Ossoria
D-53 AVIC Cloud Shadow.jpg Unmanned aerial vehicle  Ossoria
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