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Aquitaynian Air Force

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Aquitaynian Air Force
Active1939-Present
Country Aquitayne
AllegianceAquitayne
BranchAir Force
TypeAir Component
RoleNational Defense
Size87,472 active duty personnel
54,281 civilian personnel
14,258 reserve personnel
1,467 aircraft
HeadquartersWright Air Base, Tacor, Aquitayne
ColorsWhite, Blue
Anniversaries18 March 1939
EngagementsBattle of Helm, Great War
Commanders
AAF CommanderGrand Field Marshal Kei Pei
NORTIER CommanderField Marshal Jarmu Kolski
SOUTIER CommanderField Marshal Naru Magnu
Insignia
AAF RoundelFile:Roundelaq.png
Aircraft flown
AttackF-29 Warrior, M.Cs 82 Illusion, GM-25 Cuirassier
BomberN/A
Electronic
warfare
RCC GA9 Baron, RCC GA72 General
FighterF-29 Warrior, GM-25 Cuirassier, GM-23 Czapka, M.Cs 82 Illusion
Attack helicopterRH-77 Stealth Attack Helicopter
Cargo helicopterKTRX90, NEH-47 Chinook
Observation helicopterNEH-365 Dauphin
PatrolRCC GA9 Baron, RCC GA72 General
ReconnaissanceRCC GA9 Baron, RCC GA72 General, LIRCAS SERGEANT
TransportKTRX90, CM-8 Tactical Airlifter, CSM Strategic Airlifter, T565

The Aquitaynian Air Force (Vik'Rus: Arme us Ahr, Arme us Ahr as Majeiste) is the aerospace branch of the Aquitaynian Armed Services, responsible for the protection of the airspace in and around Aquitaynian territories. The Air Force's roots can be traced back to a small, underfunded expenditure in the midst of a large increase in airplane manufacturing internationally, which Joseph Goering saw as a potentially militaristic venture. Many of the pilots receive domestic training, although for more advanced courses Aquitayne does export its pilots internationally to garner the best product possible. Alongside the Aquitaynian Army and the Aquitaynian Navy, it makes up the third and final branch of the Aquitaynian Armed Forces. It is currently the smallest of the three branches, employing about 87,000 personnel, and retains the highest minimum requirement score on the ASVAB test for military acceptance.

Early History

Battle of Helm

Invasion of Pangus

Main Article: 2013 Invasion of Pangus

Aquitaynian Air Force officers have been actively supporting Operation Northern Star in Insula Fera alongside their Symphonian counterparts. These support operations range from logistics to active engagement of hostile forces and weapon caches, which have severely damaged the Heraldan ability to fight against United Kingdom troops. The Air Force have not lost any aircraft during the operation, save for an M.Cs Illusion aircraft which crashed due to mechanical failures rather than having been engaged by hostile forces. Currently, the Colonial Command's 8th Wing is the only wing operating within the United Kingdom Seclusion Zone, alongside Naval assets being flown off of the HMS Orion.

It is rumored that, in support of the seclusion zone, the Aquitaynian Air Force will be purchasing commercial jets to ferry servicemen from Metropolitan Aquitayne to Insula Fera, though these reports' accuracy is not fully known.

Organisation

Aircraft

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Officers
Grade Rank First Year Pay Draft Status
Flag Officer
O-10 Grand Field Marshal of [BRANCH]/Supreme Admiral of the Navy £500,000 Not applicable
O-9 Grand Field Marshal/Grand Admiral (NAVY) £220,000 Not applicable
O-8 Chief Air Marshal/Chief Marshal (ARMY/MARINES)/Flotilla Admiral (NAVY) £200,000 Not applicable
O-7 Senior Air Marshal/Senior Field Marshal (ARMY/MARINES)/Senior Fleet Admiral (NAVY) £150,000 Not applicable
O-6 Air Marshal (AIR FORCE)/Field Marshal (ARMY/MARINES)/Admiral (NAVY) £110,000 Not applicable
Commissioned Officer
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel £89,000 Not applicable
O-4 Major £75,000 Not Applicable
O-3 Captain £61,000 Not Applicable
O-2 First Lieutenant £52,000 Not Applicable
O-1 Lieutenant £35,000 Not Applicable


Enlisted Ranks
Grade Rank First Year Pay Draft Status
Enlisted Ranks
E-9 Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force £36,000 Not Applicable
E-8 Senior Master Sergeant £35,000 Not Applicable
E-7 Master Sergeant £33,000 Applicable
E-6 Staff Sergeant £31,000 Applicable
E-5 Technical Sergeant £29,000 Applicable
E-4 Sergeant £28,000 Applicable
E-3 Senior Airman £27,000 Applicable
E-2 Airman £26,000 Applicable
E-1 Junior Airman £18,000 Applicable