The Romanian Air Force (Romanian: Forţele Aeriene Române) is the air force branch of the Romanian Armed Forces. It has an air force headquarters, an operational command, four air bases and an air defense brigade. Reserve forces include two air bases and three airfields.
In 2010, the Romanian Air Force employed 9,700 personnel.
Read more about Romanian Air Force: Current State, History, 2007 Baltic Air Policing, 2007 Romanian Air Force IAR-330 SOCAT Crash, Current Inventory, Aircraft Markings
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