In Russia, the Air Force Day annuallycelebrated in the last summer month, the 12th. This date was established by presidential decree in 2006. According to him, the Day of the Air Force received the special status of a memorable date. It is designed to revive and develop military traditions in the memory of everyone, to show how prestigious military service is. In addition, it is set as a thank you to the military specialists who were able to provide security and defense to the state.
Aviation Education in Russia
The Day of the Air Force was established by an archive order dated 1912. It was he who claimed the creation of military Russian aviation.
In the twentieth century, the first models of aircraft that were intended for military purposes. At the same time, the purchase of military aircraft and the training of military pilots began in Russia.
The events of the First World War contributedsignificant development of military aviation. Airplanes were used in those years for reconnaissance, as well as for hitting the desired target in the air and on the ground. Since 1917, military Russian aviation has become an independent type of military troops.
At the end of the Russian Civil Waraircraft companies were reinstated for a minimum period. Particular attention was paid to the improvement of the air force system. A squadron, an air corps, operational units were formed. And in the years 1939-1940, in the military forces of the Soviet aviation, the organization changed from brigade to divisional and regimental.
USSR Air Force System during the Great Patriotic War
The first years of the Second World War for Russian aviation weredevastating, she suffered immense harm. However, despite the harsh conditions, yet the system of air aviation strengthened. And in 1943, the USSR was recognized as a leader in air domination.
The post-war period in the development of military-air aviation and modernity
After the end of the war, piston aircraft switched to jet, there was a constant improvement in the structure of the organization of connections and parts.
After the USSR ceased to exist onmap, significantly weakened the air forces of the former Soviet Union. Parts of the air force were transferred to the Union republics. In many territories, a significant part of the more prepared aerodrome network remained.
Day of the Air Force of Russia is oneof the main holidays for the country, because this group of troops is one of the main parts of the military complex of the Russian Federation. This day is given special attention.
The day of the air force of 2013 will be remembered by Russians and guests of the country for a long time, since it was celebrated solemnly and on a large scale. Russian Aviation this year celebrates its 101st year.
It should be noted that based on history, the Day of the Air Force is a celebration of not one person, but several generations.
