Lebanese Air Force

Lebanese Air Force
  • القوات الجوية اللبنانية
  • Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniyya
Emblem of the Lebanese Air Force
Founded1 June 1949; 75 years ago (1949-06-01)
Country Lebanon
TypeAir force
RoleAerial warfare
Size
  • 2,500 active personnel
  • 82 active aircraft
  • 18 UAVs
Part ofLebanese Armed Forces
Motto(s)"Here I am, Lebanon's sky"
Anniversaries1 August
Engagements
WebsiteOfficial website
Commanders
Current
commander
Major General Ziad Haykal
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Flag
Aircraft flown
AttackCessna 208, Embraer EMB 314
HelicopterHuey II, AB212, MD530F+, Puma IAR 330, Gazelle SA342L, AW139
ReconnaissanceRaven RQ-11B, ScanEagle
TrainerRobinson R44, Scottish Aviation Bulldog

The Lebanese Air Force (LAF) (Arabic: القوات الجوية اللبنانية, romanizedAl Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Lubnaniyya) is the aerial warfare branch of the Lebanese Armed Forces. The seal of the air force is a roundel with two wings and a Lebanese Cedar tree, surrounded by two laurel leaves on a blue background.