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	Turkish Air Force
		Turkish officials maintain that high defense spending and a modernization program are required to guarantee the security of the country.
		The Turkish Air Force expects to receive 10 Airbus Military Co. A400Ms, down from 20 planned, with a workshare of 6.7% being allocated to TAI from the order.
		Turkish F-5s have come from a wide variety of sources including Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan and the United States.The F-5/2000 modernisation programme aims to upgrade 48 F-5A/B and NF-A/B aircraft with new avionics to improve their navigation and operations capability.
	homepage.eircom.net /~steven/turkey_airforce.htm (3105 words)

	Turkish Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Air Force under the Milli Savunma Bakanligi (Ministry of National Defense) for logistical affairs and the Air Force under the general staff of educational affairs were united to found the Hava Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı (Air Force Command)-- in doing so, the Air Force became a branch of the Turkish Armed Forces.
		The Turkish Air Force was part of the UN peace mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, employing two squadrons (one in the Ghedi fighter wing and after 2000 one in the Aviano fighter wing).
		Phantom F4E of the Turkish Air Force taxis for takeoff
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turkish_Air_Force (1360 words)

	Turkish Armed Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Turkish Armed forces, with a combined troop strength of 1,043,550 soldiers (Economist Intelligence Unit: Turkey 2005 p.23), is the second largest standing force in NATO after the United States.
		Turkish Armed Forces, Turkish Air Force, after US Air Force and Israeli Air Force, has the third highest number of F-16 aircraft in the world.
		Considering that Turkish Armed Forces may increasingly participate in peace support operations during the first quarter of the 21st century, there is a special importance to developing its current capabilities in this field.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turkish_Armed_Forces (732 words)

	Turk Hava Kuvvetleri - Turkish Air Force
		Air force headquarters is located at Ankara; the air force commander in 1994 was General Halis Burhan.
		The air force in 1994 was organized tactically into fourteen fighter-ground attack squadrons, six fighter squadrons, four transport squadrons, two reconnaissance squadrons, one antisubmarine warfare squadron, and three training squadrons.
		Upgrading of the air force flight inventory was expected to include acquisition from the United States of two surplus KC-135A tanker aircraft--scaled back from seven for financial reasons--that would permit air refueling and thus dramatically increase the range of fighter aircraft.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/europe/tu-af.htm (724 words)

	YouTube - Turkish Air Force 96th Anniversary
		The Turkish Air Force was established to protec...
		The Turkish Air Force was established to protect Turkey and Turkish nation against possible threats and dangers to come from the air and facilitate the mission of the Turkish Army and Navy.
		Establishment of an aerobatics team with the call sign Turkish Stars was approved on 11 September 1992, for the purpose of promoting the Turkish Air Force in country and aboard; popularizing aviation by improving public relations, and this title was announced on 11 January 1993.
	youtube.com /?v=z5HYx8XDmis (713 words)

	Урядовий портал :: Turkish air force delegation visit Ukraine
		The guests exchanged opinions on forming the military aviation and air raid force of the two nations.
		The parties also discussed compatibility of Ukrainian and Turkish air forces upon NATO standards.
		Furthermore, the likelihood of staging tactical exercises of the Ukrainian antiaircraft and rocket troops with firing on Turkish ranges was discussed, too.
	www.kmu.gov.ua /control/publish/article?art_id=55011040 (351 words)

	MILAVIA - Military Aviation - Aircraft, Air Show, Air Force, Fighter, Bomber
		Air Force reports with squadron, airbase, inventory and other information presented with lots of illustrations.
		Air show report on the Moscow International Air & Space Salon which was held on August 21-26th at Zhukovsky airfield.
		The Polish Air Force 7th tactical squadron deployed four Su-22 'Fitters' to Istrana to train alongside the AMX of the Italian Air Force 51° Stormo to learn more about NATO standard procedures.
	www.milavia.net (849 words)

	TURKISH AIR FORCE
		Four main commands: 1st Tactical Air Force Command (HQ Eskisehir), 2nd Tactical Air Force Command (HQ Diyarbakir), Air Training Command, Air Logistics Command.
		Air Interception and Operation Conversion Unit (OCU) roles.
		Structural upgrade: Replacement of wing fold ribs with new stronger parts, new attachment fittings and engine mountings, updated canopy sill bar, replacement of most hydraulic and pneumatic lines and tubes, 20km of wiring replaced (reducing weight by 750kg), fuel tank upgrade with reinforcements.
	warriorsoul.4t.com /airforce.html (582 words)

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		ANKARA, Oct 16 (Reuters) - A Turkish pilot died on Monday when his F-16 fighter crashed in a mountainous area of southeast Turkey, the Air Force said.
		The accident occurred during a training exercise in the province of Bitlis, a statement said, adding that the cause of the crash was still under investigation.
		Residents, mayors and Turkey's Chief Rabbi Ishak Haleva attended ceremonies to mourn for dozens of people including Jewish and Muslim passers-by who were killed or injured during the twin attacks in 2003.
	www.alertnet.org /thenews/newsdesk/L16679899.htm (201 words)

	ViaSat, Inc. - Press Releases
		As previously announced the Turkish government selected ViaSat as its sole provider of MIDS terminals for its F-16 fleet.
		MIDS LVT is part of a tactical radio system that collects data from many sources and displays an electronic overview of the battlefield using secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice.
		The system is used on U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army platforms and military platforms other nations.
	www.viasat.com /press/?RELEASE=274 (306 words)

	KYPROS-NET - OCCUPIED CYPRUS 1974 - TURKISH INVASION
		Turkish air-force and Turkish NAVY overwhelmed the forces of the Cyprus National Guard inflicting constant air-raids and heavy naval coastal bombardments.
		The Turkish forces managed to penetrate in the city of Nicosia mainly due to the intense and continuous air-raids and bombings against Cyprus National Guard positions by the Turkish air force.
		NAPALM arson bombs were the standard-issue weapon-of-choice of the Turkish air force that used them widely to cause havoc and panic inside the population of Cyprus.
	www.kypros.org /Occupied_Cyprus/cyprus1974/turkish_invasion.htm (2048 words)

	Turkish/German Air Forces: Gallipoli (Dardanelles) 1915
		Established in 1914 by a French Officer, the Turkish Air Force came under the command of a German officer, Erich Sarno, after the outbreak of hostilities, and grew steadily during the war years thanks to an influx of German planes and pilots, as well as concerted efforts to train Ottoman pilots and observers.
		In phase one, the allied forces bombed the Turkish defenses while mine sweeping operations took place before the main attempt by an aircraft assisted invasion flotilla was launched to force the passage of the Dardanelles on March.
		Turkish Army was positioned in an area from Saros Gulf to Besike Harbour and was ready to face British - French forces commanded by General Ian Hamilton.
	www.diggerhistory2.info /graveyards/pages/units/turkish_air.htm (6736 words)

	Military News, Air Force News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Air Force Times (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Competition for a new Air Force cyber command headquarters that would bring thousands of jobs and generate millions in revenue is expected to intensify this summer.
		AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Defense Secretary Robert Gates told graduating Air Force Academy cadets Wednesday that the world will be watching as they fight the war on terror.
		An airman from the Grand Forks Air Force Base was charged Tuesday with shooting another man in the leg, apparently to try to scare him in a dispute over a woman, police said.
	www.airforcetimes.com /news/news (3081 words)

	TuAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Base (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Turkish Air Force Command was expanded to the size of an army in 1947.
		Turkish Air Force Command was established to prevent any threat or danger to Turks or the Turkish nation originating from the air, and to cooperate with the Land and Naval Forces during wartime to assure that they succeed easily in their duties.
		The Turkish Air Force is preparing significant projects to preserve the structure of a modern force and to successfully accomplish the missions it may be given in the future.
	www.turkavi.net /tuaf.htm (5889 words)

	KYPROS-NET - OCCUPIED CYPRUS 1974 - TURKISH INVASION
		Turkish air-force and Turkish NAVY overwhelmed the forces of the Cyprus National Guard inflicting constant air-raids and heavy naval coastal bombardments.
		The Turkish forces managed to penetrate in the city of Nicosia mainly due to the intense and continuous air-raids and bombings against Cyprus National Guard positions by the Turkish air force.
		NAPALM arson bombs were the standard-issue weapon-of-choice of the Turkish air force that used them widely to cause havoc and panic inside the population of Cyprus.
	kypros.org /Occupied_Cyprus/cyprus1974/turkish_invasion.htm (2048 words)

	Turks.US Daily News - Turkish Air Force Blames Greek Jet for Aegean Collision
		A statement the Turkish Air Forces Command issued on Wednesday declared that Greek warplanes violated the International Civil Aviation Organization rules on engagements and were responsible for the collision.
		The Turkish Air Force Corps stated that three Turkish jets were in the air when the collision occurred.
		The statement added that the Turkish pilot ejected from his plane in time and was rescued by a Panamanian vessel before being airlifted to the Turkish mainland by military helicopter.
	www.turks.us /article.php?story=20060525002317604 (497 words)

	F-16.net :: F-16 Air Forces - Turkey
		The first Turkish F-16C/D's arrived at Murted AB in October of 1987, followed by the first flight of a Turkish-built F-16C (#86-0068) on October 20th, 1987.
		Turkish F-16s have been bombing targets in Yugoslavia, sharply increasing their involvement in the air war.
		Turkish F-16s are often used in the conflict against the PKK.
	www.f-16.net /f-16_users_article21.html (1491 words)

	DefenseLINK News: Air Operations Continue Despite Turkish Strike (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Turkish civilians have tried to block access to facilities and impede traffic, but no serious confrontations with strikers have occurred, Air Force officials said.
		Turkish and U.S. police are investigating an Aug. 1 incident reportedly involving several Turkish civilians who injured an airman while he was off base with his family.
		Air Force officials said there is no indication the assault was connected with the strike, but they immediately increased security at grocery stores and formed shopping teams that include U.S. and Turkish security forces.
	www.defenselink.mil /news/Aug1998/n08121998_9808126.html (677 words)

	Cyprus: Images of the Invasion
		The Turkish push into the city succeeded in part due to the massive bombing of the city by the Turkish Air Force.
		Turkish M-47 tank destroyed by Hellenic fire, on the south side of Pentadaktilo.
		Turkish troops as they are exiting an assault craft in July 1974.
	www.hellas.org /cyprus/cyimages.htm (610 words)

	INTERNATIONAL AIR FORCE DIRECTORY 1999 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The air force's other large airbase is also close to Bizerte at La Karouba and is home to the helicopters of 31 and 32 Squadrons.
		The air force was created in October 1993 by taking over air assets left in country.
		The TKAF is organized along the lines of the Soviet air force with a Voyenno-Vozdushneyye Sily (VVS) air force and Protivo-Vozdushnyye Oborony (PVO) air defence force.
	mylima.com /airforce/t2.htm (1224 words)

	Cyprus, 1974: Turkish Point of View (Site not responding. Last check: )
		By the 16th Turkish military forces were put on high alert and several units went ahead with their wartime deployments.
		Air Force losses were one F-100D (55-3756) of 171.Filo, one F-100C (54-2042) of 132.Filo, one RF-84F of 184.Filo and the one C-47 (6035) making a crash landing.
		An F-5A belonging to the Greek Air Force was seen crashing after an attempt to engage an F-102A (55-3401) flown by Capt. Onur from 142.Filo in an air battle.
	www.acig.org /artman/publish/article_297.shtml (1954 words)

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		Turkish Kirikkale Air Force pistol in the original presentation case.
		During this tour, General Webster became qualified to fly Turkish jets, and was awarded Turkish pilot wings by the Chief of the Turkish Air Force, General Fevzi UCANER.
		In July 1960 General Webster was assigned to Headquarters Air Defense Command Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo., as deputy chief of staff for operations.
	www.thuntek.net /guns/turk.htm (1342 words)

	Turkish Air Force 95 years old - Turkish Daily News May 31, 2006
		The air force took part in most of the military engagements of World War I, with Turkish pilots fighting in Gallipoli, Palestine, Iraq and Arabia and on the Caucasian front.
		The air force of Parliament, which was established on April 23, 1920, began with only a few decrepit planes and no technical staff or spare parts.
		One of the first things Parliament did was to secure the necessary parts for the planes to ensure that the air force would be capable of confronting those who occupied Turkey.
	www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /article.php?enewsid=44853 (586 words)

	TURKISH AIR FORCE'S EXPERIENCES IN CHEMICAL MATERIAL ACQUISITION
		The purpose of this thesis is to examine the Turkish Air Force's experiences with the acquisition of chemical materials.
		Due to operating in different environments, the Turkish Air Force and the private sector have different objectives in the acquisition of chemical materials.
		Turkish Air Force operates with excess amount of chemical materials in the inventory to prevent material outages.
	www.quanterion.com /Documents/Documents.asp?ArgVal=2951 (219 words)

	Turks.US Daily News: Relatives of a Turkish Air Force pilot killed in 1996 to Sue Greece (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Relatives of a Turkish Air Force pilot killed in 1996 to Sue Greece
		The case focuses on a Turkish F-16 military jet that went down during a training flight in what Turkey called international airspace north of the Greek island of Samos.
		Last week the country's former Air Force chief said he believes the plane was downed by a Greek jet fighter.
	www.turks.us /article.php?story=20030529183445903&mode=print (176 words)

	TURKISH AIR FORCE (Site not responding. Last check: )
		General CÖMERT graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1965, completed his flight training and joined the front line of the Turkish Air Force as a jet pilot.
		Following the completion of his education in the Turkish Air War College and the Armed Forces Academy, General CÖMERT graduated from the Air Command and Staff College and the Academic Instructor School in the USA.
		Then he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and assigned as the Chief of Evaluations and Inspections Department in Air Force Headquarters.
	www.tuaf.mil.tr /Komutan/Komutan.asp (311 words)

	News: "Combat SAR" Cougar to the Turkish Air Force
		Lastly, it should not be forgotten that this family of helicopters has already been chosen by 29 air forces, 7 armies and 5 navies throughout the world to perform a wide variety of missions.
		This contract, known as PHENIX 2, covers the supply of 10 Cougar helicopters that will be allocated to the Turkish Land Forces, to be added to the first 20 units delivered in the frame of 1993 contract, and of 20 helicopters for the Turkish Air Force Search and Rescue (SAR) and Combat SAR missions.
		Another noteworthy point is that the Cougar family of helicopters has already gained the confidence of 29 Air Forces, 7 Armies and 5 Navies throughout the world in the frame of an extremely wide and varied range of versions.
	www.helis.com /news/2000/turkcoug.htm (585 words)

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