School of Army Aviation (Turkey)

The Turkish School of Army Aviation (Kara Havacılık Okulu) based at Isparta, is one of the schools of the Turkish Army and is responsible for the training and development of the Turkish Army Aviation Command personnel and equipment.[1] It was founded in 1948 under the name of artillery excavation within the artillery school.[2] In 1957, it was removed from the artillery school and took the name of aviation. Kara Aviation School continued its educational activities until 2019 at its campus next to the command building in Güvercinlik in Ankara. After the new air base project of the Turkish Army, it was decided to move to Isparta. The training of military aviators within the Turkish Army Aviation Command in Ankara continues at the school campus located in Isparta. The school campus is next to Süleyman Demirel Airport.[2]

School of Army Aviation (Turkey)
Kara Havacılık Okulu
The new school campus, which has been moved from Ankara to Isparta, is next to Süleyman Demirel Airport in Isparta.
Active1946 - 2016 (Ankara)
2016 — present (Isparta)
CountryTurkey
AllegianceTurkish Army
BranchArmy
TypeTraining School
RoleFlight Training, Development
Part ofTurkish Army Aviation Command
Garrison/HQIsparta
Süleyman Demirel Airport
Ankara
Güvercinlik Army Air Base
Commanders
Current
commander
Brig. Gen. Nadir Gündüz
Ceremonial chiefCol. Alper Naldöken
Insignia
Official badge

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Changing Course – Turkish Army Aviation". Ridder.aero. 6 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Turkish Army Aviation Command, History". Retrieved 7 April 2020.
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