Marineflieger

Naval Aviation Command
Marinefliegerkommando
Insignia of the Marinefliegerkommando
Founded1956; 68 years ago (1956)
CountryGermany Germany
BranchGerman Navy
TypeNaval aviation
Size2,500 personnel
57 aircraft
Part ofGerman Navy
Garrison/HQNordholz Naval Airbase
Website[1]
Commanders
Kommandeur des MarinefliegerkommandosKapitän zur See Thorsten Bobzin
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Aircraft flown
AttackSea Lynx Mk 88 A
P-3C Orion
PatrolSea King Mk 41
Sea Lynx Mk 88 A
P-3C Orion
ReconnaissanceP-3C Orion
Dornier 228 LM
TrainerH135
TransportSea King Mk 41
Sea Lynx Mk 88 A

The Marinefliegerkommando (Naval Aviation Command) is the naval air arm of the German Navy. It is aircraft flown by the Navy of Germany, and mostly consists of helicopters and fixed-wing maritime patrol aircraft, as well as types of drones. Naval helicopters can operate from ships, and some of their roles include utility and supply tasks, search and rescue, and ASW or naval warfare. The fixed-wing aircraft operate from land bases but will patrol over open water. The Navy also operates training aircraft and unmanned drones. Naval aviation is subordinate to the German Navy, separate from the German Air Force.