Estonian Air Force

Estonian Air Force
Õhuvägi
Emblem of the Estonian Air Force
Active1919–1940
1991–present
Country Estonia
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size1,570 personnel
Part ofEstonian Defence Forces
Garrison/HQÄmari Air Base, Tallinn
Motto(s)Pro patria ad astra! (For the Fatherland to the Stars!)
MarchLennuväepoiste laul
Engagements
DecorationsEstonian Air Force Service Cross
Commanders
Current
commander
Brigadier General Toomas Susi[1]
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash

The Estonian Air Force (Estonian: Õhuvägi, [ˈɤhuvæki] ) is the aviation branch of the Estonian Defence Forces. The air force traces its history to 1918, and was re-established in its current form in 1991.

As of 2016, the Estonian Air Force has a strength of 1,568 personnel. It operates unarmed aircraft and several radar systems. Its main tasks are to provide surveillance of Estonian air space and support the country's ground forces. In addition, the air force hosts units from other NATO countries at its single operational air base.

  1. ^ "Col. Toomas Susi takes over command of Estonian Air Force". err.ee. ERR. 21 July 2022.