The Syrian Air Force (Arabic: القوات الجوية العربية السورية, Al Quwwat al-Jawwiyah al Arabiya as-Souriya) is the Aviation branch of the Syrian Armed Forces. It was established in 1948.
Read more about Syrian Air Force: History, Syrian Revolution (2011—present), Organization, Markings, Aircraft Inventory, Commanders
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