31st Tactical Air Base
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The 31st Tactical Air Base (Polish: 31 Baza Lotnictwa Taktycznego – 31.BLoT) is the biggest military unit of Polish Air Force
. Unit was created in 2008 as a result of fusion of three previous units: 31st Air Base
, 3rd Tactical Squadron
and 6th Tactical Squadron. Unit operates two squadrons of F-16 C/D fighters (16 planes in each squadron) and two Mi-2
utility helicopters. Currently operates F-16 fighters only.
Previously the 31st Air Base had been organised as a Polish Air Force
base, located in Krzesiny, part of the Nowe Miasto district of Poznań
. It is the first base to host the recently acquired F-16 fighters
. The base was officially constituted on 31 December 2000.
had previously been part of the 31st Air Base since 31 December 2000.
The 6th Fighter Squadron was previously known as the 6th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment (6 Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwsko-Bombowego) (1982-1998) and the 6th Tactical Air Squadron (6 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego) (2000-2008)
It provides a wide range of support for air units deployed to the base for tasks during peacetime, in states of emergency, or in war situations. It also provided logistic support for other units permanently or temporarily deployed to the base, as well as SAR, CSAR and CAP duties.
Main tasks of the air base include:
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| Lockheed Martin F-16C block +52 ||
United States USA || Multirole Jet Fighter || 23
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| Lockheed Martin F-16D block +52 || United States USA || Multirole Jet Fighter || 9
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| Mil Mi-2
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||Light Utility Helicopter || 2
Polish Air Force
The Polish Air Force is the military Air Force wing of the Polish Armed Forces. Until July 2004 it was officially known as Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej...
. Unit was created in 2008 as a result of fusion of three previous units: 31st Air Base
31st Air Base
The 31st Air Base is a Polish Air Force base, located in Krzesiny, part of the Nowe Miasto district of Poznań. It is the first base to host the recently acquired F-16 fighters....
, 3rd Tactical Squadron
3rd Tactical Squadron
The 3rd Tactical Squadron was a fighter squadron of the Polish Air Force established in 2001 in Poznań, Poland. The squadron was stationed in the 31st Air Base and has acquired F-16 C/D Block 52+ Adv. fighters. From 1954 to 2001 the unit was known as "3. Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwskiego"...
and 6th Tactical Squadron. Unit operates two squadrons of F-16 C/D fighters (16 planes in each squadron) and two Mi-2
Mil Mi-2
The Mil Mi-2 is a small, lightly armored transport helicopter that could also provide close air support when armed with 57 mm rockets and a 23 mm cannon.-Design and development:...
utility helicopters. Currently operates F-16 fighters only.
Previously the 31st Air Base had been organised as a Polish Air Force
Polish Air Force
The Polish Air Force is the military Air Force wing of the Polish Armed Forces. Until July 2004 it was officially known as Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej...
base, located in Krzesiny, part of the Nowe Miasto district of Poznań
Poznan
Poznań is a city on the Warta river in west-central Poland, with a population of 556,022 in June 2009. It is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is sometimes claimed to be...
. It is the first base to host the recently acquired F-16 fighters
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force . Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,400 aircraft have been built since...
. The base was officially constituted on 31 December 2000.
3rd and 6th Tactical Squadrons
The 3rd Tactical Squadron3rd Tactical Squadron
The 3rd Tactical Squadron was a fighter squadron of the Polish Air Force established in 2001 in Poznań, Poland. The squadron was stationed in the 31st Air Base and has acquired F-16 C/D Block 52+ Adv. fighters. From 1954 to 2001 the unit was known as "3. Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwskiego"...
had previously been part of the 31st Air Base since 31 December 2000.
The 6th Fighter Squadron was previously known as the 6th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment (6 Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwsko-Bombowego) (1982-1998) and the 6th Tactical Air Squadron (6 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego) (2000-2008)
Air Base
The 31st Air Force Base is a logistic unit, providing comprehensive support for training and warfare of all air force units residng on base area.It provides a wide range of support for air units deployed to the base for tasks during peacetime, in states of emergency, or in war situations. It also provided logistic support for other units permanently or temporarily deployed to the base, as well as SAR, CSAR and CAP duties.
Main tasks of the air base include:
- coordinating and supporting incoming air elements of different services and countries
- logistics and securing of combat missions of military aircraft
- organization and maintenance of command system of military aircraft
- coordination and execution of loading procedures for other types of aircraft
- storage, preparation and supply of air combat supplies for air units stationing in air base
- the maintenance and servicing of air and ground equipment
Equipment
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| Lockheed Martin F-16C block +52 ||
United States USA || Multirole Jet Fighter || 23|-
| Lockheed Martin F-16D block +52 ||
United States USA || Multirole Jet Fighter || 9|-
| Mil Mi-2
Mil Mi-2
The Mil Mi-2 is a small, lightly armored transport helicopter that could also provide close air support when armed with 57 mm rockets and a 23 mm cannon.-Design and development:...
||
||Light Utility Helicopter || 2
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