Air Force of the Albanian People's Army | |
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Forcat Ajrore të Ushtrisë Popullore të Shqipërisë | |
Active | 24 April 1951 – 1991 |
Country | Albania |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 11,000 personnel |
Part of | Albanian People's Army |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Edip Ohri |
Insignia | |
Roundel | |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | Ilyushin Il-28, Harbin H-5 |
Fighter | Yak-9, MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19, Shenyang J-6, Shenyang J-5, Chengdu J-7 |
Helicopter | Mi-1, Mi-4, Mi-8, Z-5 |
Trainer | Yak-18, Yak-11, CJ-6 |
Transport | Y-5, An-2 |
The Air Force of the Albanian People's Army (Albanian: Forcat Ajrore të Ushtrisë Popullore të Shqipërisë) (FASH), commonly known as the Albanian Air Force, was one of the three branches of the Albanian armed forces during the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. It was established in 1947 and existed until the dissolution of the People's Army in 1991.