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The 41st Tactical Air Squadron (Polish: 41 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego) was a fighter squadron of the Polish Air Force. It was established in 2001 in Malbork, Poland and was stationed at the 22nd Tactical Air Base. The squadron operated Mikoyan MiG-29 jet fighters acquired from the German Air Force. Previously, these aircraft served with Jagdgeschwader 73 and were stationed at Rostock-Laage Airport. From 1952 to 2001 the unit was known as the 41st Tactical Air Regiment.[1]
41st Tactical Air Squadron | |
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41 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego | |
![]() Insignia of the 41st Tactical Squadron. | |
Active | 1 January 2001 - 31 December 2011 |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Tactical Squadron |
Role | Providing Air Superiority |
Part of | |
Garrison/HQ | 22nd Tactical Air Base |
Anniversaries | 22 April |
Equipment | MiG-21 (until December 2003) |
Engagements | Baltic Air Policing |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | MiG-29B, MiG-29UB |
Fighters
edit- Retired:
- MiG-15 Jet Fighters (1954 - 1958)
- MiG-17 Jet Fighters (1958 - 1981)
- MiG-19 Jet Fighters (1959 - 1963)
- MiG-21 Jet Fighters (1963 - 2003)
- Current:
References
editFurther reading
edit- "41 eskadra lotnictwa taktycznego". Jednostki-Wojskowe.pl. Retrieved 2024-06-07.