40th Tactical Aviation Brigade
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]
40th Tactical Aviation Brigade | |
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Active | - |
Country | Ukraine |
Branch | Air Force |
Type | Brigade |
Role | Fighter |
Garrison/HQ | Vasylkiv, Ukraine |
Engagements | War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
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 |
History
On January 1992 the regiment took the oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people.
Aircraft
References
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