In Russia , the Air Force Day is annually celebrated on the last summer month, the 12th. This date was established by presidential decree in 2006. According to him, Air Force Day received a special status as a memorable date. It is designed to revive and develop military traditions in everyone’s memory, to show how prestigious military service is. In addition, it was established as a thank you to military specialists who were able to ensure the security and defense of the state.
Education in Russia Aviation
Air Force Day was established thanks to an archival order dated 1912. It was he who claimed the creation of military Russian aviation.
In the twentieth century, the first aircraft models appeared that were designed for military purposes. From that moment, the purchase of military aircraft and the training of military pilots began in Russia.
The events of World War I contributed to the significant development of military aviation. Aircraft were used in those years for reconnaissance, as well as for hitting the desired target in the air and on the ground. Since 1917, Russian military aviation has become an independent type of military force.
At the end of the Civil War in Russia, aircraft manufacturing enterprises were restored in the shortest possible time. Particular attention was paid to improving the air force system. Squadrons, an air corps, and operational formations were formed. And in 1939-1940, the organization changed from the forces of the Soviet military aviation - from brigade to divisional and regimental.
USSR Air Force during the Second World War
By the beginning of this terrible event for the whole nation
, the air forces of the USSR numbered 5 aviation brigades, 79 divisions, 19 aviation regiments. It should be noted that they were armed with the latest types of aircraft, work was underway to reorganize the aviation rear, and aircraft continued to be equipped with the latest technology.
The first years of the Second World War were devastating for Russian aviation; it was inflicted tremendous harm. However, despite the difficult conditions, the airborne aviation system was still gaining ground. And in 1943, the USSR was recognized as a leader in air supremacy.
The post-war period in the development of air force and modernity
After the war ended, piston aviation switched to jet; there was a constant improvement in the structure of the organization of formations and units.
After the USSR ceased to exist on the map, the air forces of the post-Soviet space were significantly weakened. Parts of the aviation group were transferred to the Union republics. In many territories, a significant part of the more prepared aerodrome network remained.
Russian Air Force Day is one of the main holidays for the country, because this group of troops is one of the main parts of the military complex of the Russian Federation. This day is given special attention.
The day of the Air Force in 2013 will be remembered by Russians and guests of the country for a long time, since it was celebrated solemnly and with a large scale. Russian aviation this year turned 101 years old.
It should be noted that, based on history, Air Force Day is not a celebration of one person, but several generations.