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| AustriaAustrian Air Force (Osterreichische Luftstreitkrafte)
1918 to 1922
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Following the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a German-Austrian Flying
Troop (Deutschosterreichische Fliegertruppe) was founded as an air policing service, with
ex-wartime crews and aircraft. In 1922 the DF was ordered to be disbanded by the Allied
Control Commission. Previous markigns covered over. Red/White/Red striping has been applied on the rudder and both
surfaces of the elevators. Sometimes the White striping has been inexpertly applied, or
has worn off, as the early style tail cross is still very visible, as is the camouflage
on the elevators.
1936 to 1938
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On 1 April 1936 the Austrian Republic regained full sovereignty, although it was
still prohibited from having any military aircraft. Even so, the Austrian Army quickly
set up an Air Force. The main marking is displayed in the standard six positions. Rudder
carried horizontal red/white/red stripes.
Example: Caproni Ca.133/Ca.148
Example: Fiat CR.32
1938 to 1955
On 13 March 1938 Austria was incorporated into Germany, and the Air Force merged
with the Luftwaffe. The country was liberated by Western and Russian forces in 1945. A
republic was re-established on 27 April 1945. But coutry was divided into four parts and
occupied by USSR, USA, UK and France armies. In July 1955 the foreign armies ended its
occupation, on condition that Austria remained strictly neutral. On 15 May 1955 Austria
was re-established as a sovereign state. The present Air Force was formed in the same
year.
1955 to Present
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The main marking is displayed on the fuselage sides of the helicopters, and in the
standard six positions on aircraft. A fin flash is not carried. Aircraft do not carry
service titles.
Example: SAAB J.29 Tunnan
Example: SAAB J.35 Draken
Last update: 03/12/2005 |
