3rd Army Aviation Regiment (Ukraine)

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3rd Army Aviation Regiment
3 окремий полк армійської авіації
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Patch of the 3rd Army Aviation Regiment
CountryUkraine
BranchUkrainian Ground Forces
TypeArmy Aviation
RoleIntercepting slow moving aerial targets, rescue, transporting high ranking army officials
Size700 (2004)
Part of8th Army Corps
Garrison/HQBrody, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
EngagementsSoviet–Afghan War
Aircraft flown
AttackMi-24
TransportMi-8

The 3rd Army Aviation Regiment is an army aviation formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The regiment is part of the 8th Army Corps.

History[]

The regiment began its service as the 119th Separate Helicopter Regiment of the 13th Army.[1] Later the regiment was transferred to the 38th Army Corps.[2] On August 26, 2004 the Regiment was reformed into a Brigade. In 2005 the Brigade was transferred to the 8th Army Corps.

Structure[]

In 2004 Brigade consisted of 2 Squadron's flying Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters.

Equipment[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.ww2.dk/new/air%20force/regiment/ovp/119ovp.htm
  2. ^ Новини Управління Прес-служби МО
  3. ^ a b proUA.com - В зоні лиха на Львівщині опинились 14 населених пунктів
  4. ^ "Розпорядження голови обласної ради від 28.08.2007 р. № 82 "Про нагородження Почесною грамотою обласної ради"". Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2007-11-21.
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