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The Myanmar Air Force was formed on 16 January 1947, while Myanmar (also known as Burma) was still under British rule. By 1948, the new air force fleet included 40 Airspeed Oxfords, 16 de Havilland Tiger Moths, four Austers and three Supermarine Spitfires transferred from the Royal Air Force with a few hundred personnel. The primary mission of Myanmar Air Force since its inception has been to provide transport, logistical, and close air support to the Myanmar Army in counter-insurgency operations. In its entire history, the air force has never been in air to air battle.
Currently (2013) operates 195 fixed wing and 100 helicopters with 23000 personnel
founded - demised (age)
January 16 1947 - present (78years)
headquarters
, Naypyitaw
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base airports
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current /stored fleet (57)
