| Katangese Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Force Aérienne Katangaise | |
.svg) Air Force roundel | |
| Active | 1960 - 1963 |
| Country |  Katanga |
| Branch | Air force |
| Role | Air interdiction and transport |
| Part of | Katangese Gendarmerie |
| Garrison/HQ | Luano and Kolwezi airfields |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Jan Zumbach (1962–63) |
| Insignia | |
| Fin flash |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Fouga CM.170 Magister, North American AT-6G Texan |
The Katangese Air Force (French: Force aérienne katangaise; FAK), officially the Katangese Military Aviation (French: Aviation militaire Katangaise; AVIKAT), was the air force of the short lived secessionist state the State of Katanga. Established in 1960 under the command of Jan Zumbach, the force consisted predominantly of Belgian, French, and British mercenary pilots, operating a small number of helicopters[1] and smaller number of fixed wing planes, including three attack aircraft delivered by the CIA.[2]
- ^ "Congo, Part 1; 1960-1963". acig.org. 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- ^ Malta: Parliamentary question concerning US air charter firm Seven Seas; aircraft... 1 January – 31 December 1961.