40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Ukraine)
The 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade (Military Unit Number А1789) is a formation of the Ukrainian Air Force, composed primarily of Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft, that is based at Vasylkiv.
| 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1992 – present |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Vasylkiv, Ukraine |
| Engagements | War in Donbass 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Volodymyr Kravchenko |
| Insignia | |
| Air Force Sleeve patch Left Arm | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aviation branch insignia collar | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | MiG-29, MiG-29UB, MiG-29M1 |
| Trainer | L39M1 |
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