Air Force of the Albanian People's Army

Air Force of the Albanian People's Army
Forcat Ajrore të Ushtrisë Popullore të Shqipërisë
Fin flash of the Forcat Ajrore
Active24 April 1951 – 1991
CountryPeople's Socialist Republic of Albania Albania
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size11,000 personnel
Part ofAlbanian People's Army
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Edip Ohri
Insignia
Roundel
Aircraft flown
BomberIlyushin Il-28, Harbin H-5
FighterYak-9, MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19, Shenyang J-6, Shenyang J-5, Chengdu J-7
HelicopterMi-1, Mi-4, Mi-8, Z-5
TrainerYak-18, Yak-11, CJ-6
TransportY-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.