40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)
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The 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Military Unit Number А1789) is a formation of the Ukrainian Air Force, composed primarily of Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft, that is based at Vasylkiv.[1]
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40th Tactical Aviation Brigade | |
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Active | 1992 – present |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Ukrainian Air Force |
Type | Brigade |
Role | Fighter |
Part of | Air Command "Central" |
Garrison/HQ | Vasylkiv Air Base, Ukraine |
Nickname(s) | Ghost of Kyiv |
Engagements | War in Donbass |
Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Volodymyr Kravchenko |
Insignia | |
Air Force Sleeve patch Left Arm | |
Roundel | |
Fin flash | |
Aviation branch insignia collar | |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | MiG-29, MiG-29UB, MiG-29M1 |
Trainer | L39M1 |
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