History
The 7th Bomber Aviation Regiment was formed in 1951, as one of the units of the 32nd Bomber Aviation Division, 24th Air Army of the Soviet Air Force.
After the Regiment became a Ukrainian formation it was subordinate to the 35th Aviation Group.
Later the Regiment was reorganized into a Bomber and Reconnaissance Brigade.
In 2005-2006 the Brigade became first Air Force formation to be composed of professional soldiers and not conscripts.
Read more about this topic: 7th Bomber And Reconnaissance Brigade (Ukraine)
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