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The '''Imperial Air Force''' ('''IAF''') is the [[Vetok|United Dominion]]'s air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the [[World War I|First World War]] on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by merging the [[Royal Flying Corps]] (RFC) and the [[Royal Naval Air Service]] (RNAS) | The '''Imperial Air Force''' ('''IAF''') is the [[Vetok|United Dominion]]'s air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the [[World War I|First World War]] on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by merging the [[Royal Flying Corps]] (RFC) and the [[Royal Naval Air Service]] (RNAS). Since its formation, the IAF has played [[History of the Imperial Air Force|a significant role]] in [[Military history of the United Dominion|Vetokite military history]]. | ||
The VIAF's mission is to support the objectives of the Vetokite Ministry of War (MOW), which are to "provide the capabilities needed to ensure the security and defence of the United Dominion and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government's foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security". The IAF describes its mission statement as "... [to provide] an ''agile, adaptable and capable'' Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the | The VIAF's mission is to support the objectives of the Vetokite Ministry of War (MOW), which are to "provide the capabilities needed to ensure the security and defence of the United Dominion and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government's foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security". The IAF describes its mission statement as "... [to provide] an ''agile, adaptable and capable'' Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UD Defence Mission". The mission statement is supported by the RAF's definition of [[air power]], which guides its strategy. Air power is defined as "the ability to [[Power projection|project power]] from the air and space to influence the behaviour of people or the course of events". | ||
Today, the Imperial Air Force maintains an [[List of active United Dominion military aircraft|operational fleet]] of various types of aircraft, described by the VIAF as being "leading-edge" in terms of technology. This largely consists of fixed-wing aircraft, including those in the following roles: [[Fighter aircraft|fighter]] and [[strike aircraft|strike]], [[airborne early warning and control]], [[ISTAR|intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance]] (ISTAR), [[signals intelligence]] (SIGINT), maritime patrol, [[Aerial refueling|air-to-air refueling]] (AAR) and [[Strategic airlift|strategic]] & [[Tactical airlift|tactical transport]]. The majority of the RAF's rotary-wing aircraft form part of the tri-service [[Joint Helicopter Command]] in support of ground forces. Most of the IAF's aircraft and personnel are based in the UD, with many others serving on [[List of Royal Air Force operations|global operations]] (principally [[Operation Shader|over Iraq and Syria]]) or at long-established overseas bases ([[RAF Ascension Island|Ascension Island]], [[British Forces Cyprus|Cyprus]], [[RAF Gibraltar|Gibraltar]], and the [[RAF Mount Pleasant|Falkland Islands]]). Although the | Today, the Imperial Air Force maintains an [[List of active United Dominion military aircraft|operational fleet]] of various types of aircraft, described by the VIAF as being "leading-edge" in terms of technology. This largely consists of fixed-wing aircraft, including those in the following roles: [[Fighter aircraft|fighter]] and [[strike aircraft|strike]], [[airborne early warning and control]], [[ISTAR|intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance]] (ISTAR), [[signals intelligence]] (SIGINT), maritime patrol, [[Aerial refueling|air-to-air refueling]] (AAR) and [[Strategic airlift|strategic]] & [[Tactical airlift|tactical transport]]. The majority of the RAF's rotary-wing aircraft form part of the tri-service [[Joint Helicopter Command]] in support of ground forces. Most of the IAF's aircraft and personnel are based in the UD, with many others serving on [[List of Royal Air Force operations|global operations]] (principally [[Operation Shader|over Iraq and Syria]]) or at long-established overseas bases ([[RAF Ascension Island|Ascension Island]], [[British Forces Cyprus|Cyprus]], [[RAF Gibraltar|Gibraltar]], and the [[RAF Mount Pleasant|Falkland Islands]]). Although the IAF is the principal British air power arm, the [[Vetokite Dominion Navy]]'s [[Aviation Arm]] and the [[Vetokite Army]]'s [[Army Air Corps (United Dominionj)|Army Air Corps]] also operate armed aircraft. | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 22 February 2024
| Vetokite Imperial Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 April 1920 |
| Country | Template:Country data United Dominion Vetok |
| Type | Air and space force |
| Role | Aerial and space warfare |
| Size |
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| Part of |  Vetokite Armed Forces |
| Air Staff Offices | Carrishem |
| Motto(s) | "Primum percutite" (Latin) (Strike First) |
| Colours | Red, white, blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 April |
| Website | Template:Official URL |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Emperor Súrvan Jaansma |
| Secretary of War | Alice Greenwood, Baroness Mvellen |
| Chief of the Air Staff | Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton |
| Deputy Chief of the Air Staff | Air Marshal Paul Lloyd |
| Air and Space Commander | Air Marshal Harvey Smyth |
| Warrant Officer of the Royal Air Force | Warrant Officer Murugesvaran Subramaniam |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | FS9 Thanatos FS8B Contender |
| Bomber | B7 Raider B8 Messenger |
| Fighter | Stormer FG4 FG8A Contender |
| Helicopter | HA4 Stiletto HT6 Chariot HL5 Lark HG7 Falcon |
The Imperial Air Force (IAF) is the United Dominion's air and space force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by merging the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). Since its formation, the IAF has played a significant role in Vetokite military history.
The VIAF's mission is to support the objectives of the Vetokite Ministry of War (MOW), which are to "provide the capabilities needed to ensure the security and defence of the United Dominion and overseas territories, including against terrorism; to support the Government's foreign policy objectives particularly in promoting international peace and security". The IAF describes its mission statement as "... [to provide] an agile, adaptable and capable Air Force that, person for person, is second to none, and that makes a decisive air power contribution in support of the UD Defence Mission". The mission statement is supported by the RAF's definition of air power, which guides its strategy. Air power is defined as "the ability to project power from the air and space to influence the behaviour of people or the course of events".
Today, the Imperial Air Force maintains an operational fleet of various types of aircraft, described by the VIAF as being "leading-edge" in terms of technology. This largely consists of fixed-wing aircraft, including those in the following roles: fighter and strike, airborne early warning and control, intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR), signals intelligence (SIGINT), maritime patrol, air-to-air refueling (AAR) and strategic & tactical transport. The majority of the RAF's rotary-wing aircraft form part of the tri-service Joint Helicopter Command in support of ground forces. Most of the IAF's aircraft and personnel are based in the UD, with many others serving on global operations (principally over Iraq and Syria) or at long-established overseas bases (Ascension Island, Cyprus, Gibraltar, and the Falkland Islands). Although the IAF is the principal British air power arm, the Vetokite Dominion Navy's Aviation Arm and the Vetokite Army's Army Air Corps also operate armed aircraft.