The 150th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment (Serbo-Croatian Latin: 150. lovačko-bombarderski avijacijski puk, 150. ловачко-бомбардерски авијацијски пук) was an aviation regiment established in 1952 as part of the SFR Yugoslav Air Force. The regimental headquarters was stationed at Niš Airport until the regiment was disbanded in 1958.
| 150th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment 150. lovačko-bombarderski avijacijski puk | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1952–1958 |
| Disbanded | 1958 |
| Country |  Yugoslavia |
| Branch | Yugoslav Air Force |
| Size | 1 aviation squadron |
| Part of | 29th Aviation Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Niš Airport |
History edit
The 150th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment was formed on 1 February 1952, pursuant to an order issued on 7 December 1951, with its command at Niš Airport. The regiment was part of the 29th Aviation Division. It consisted of one squadron equipped with US-built F-47D Thunderbolt fighter aircraft. It was disbanded by the beginning of 1958, with its aircraft, personnel and equipment transferred to other units of the 29th Aviation Division.[1]
Assignments edit
- 29th Aviation Division (1952–1958)
Commanding officers edit
| Date appointed | Name |
|---|---|
| Ante Sardelić | |
| Ivan Javor | |
| Svetolik Muždeka | |
| Franc Rupnik |
Aircraft edit
- P-47/F-47D Thunderbolt
References edit
- ^ Dimitrijević, Bojan. Jugoslovensko Ratno Vazduhoplovstvo 1942–1992. Beograd, 2006, p. 361.