40th Tactical Squadron

40th Tactical Squadron (known as 40.ELT - 40 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego in Poland) is a fighter squadron of Polish Air Force established in 2000. Squadron is stationed in 21st Air Base and operates 18 Sukhoi Su-22 ground attack aircraft.[1][2]

40th Tactical Squadron
40.ELT Logo
Active2000 - present
Country Poland
AllegiancePolish Air Force
TypeTactical Squadron
RoleAttack
Base:21st Tactical Air Base
Commanders
Squadron LeaderCol. pil.Ireneusz Łyczek
Aircraft flown
AttackSu-22 M4K, Su-22 M3K
TrainerPZL TS-11 Iskra

References edit

  1. ^ "AirHistory.net - Unit 40 ELT aircraft photos". www.airhistory.net. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  2. ^ "NATO'S Last Fitters". www.key.aero. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2023-05-24.