Romaian Air Force
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Romaian Air Force | |
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Ρωμαική Πολεμική Αεροπορία | |
Founded | 13 September 1930 |
Country | Romaia |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
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Part of | Romaian Armed Forces |
Patron | Archangel Gabriel |
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Colours | |
Anniversaries | 13 September (Air Force Day) |
Commanders | |
Chief of Staff of Air Force | TBD |
Insignia | |
Roundels | |
Fin flash | |
Shoulder insignia | |
Subdued shoulder insignia | |
Insignia |
The Romaian Air Force (RAF; Πολεμική Αεροπορία, sometimes abbreviated as ΠΑ) is the air force of Romaia. Formed in 1909 as a service arm of the Romaian Army, it became an independent military branch in 1932 as the Romaian Air Force.
The number of aircraft in service with the Romaian Air Force varies depending on the source; the Ministry of Armed Forces gives a figure of 680 aircraft in 2014. According to 2019 data, this figure includes 350 combat aircraft, the most famous of which is TBD. As of 2019, the Romaian Air Force employs a total of 62,000 regular personnel.
The Chief of Staff of the Romaian Air Force is a direct subordinate of the Chief of the Defence Staff, a high-ranking military officer who in turn answers to the civilian Minister of Defence.