Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela | |
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Aviación Militar Bolivariana | |
Founded | 10 December 1920 |
Country | Venezuela |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Part of | Bolivarian Armed Forces |
Nickname(s) | AMB |
Patron | Our Lady of Loreto |
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Colours | Bleu celeste |
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Anniversaries | 10 December (Air Force Day) |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-Chief | President Nicolás Maduro |
Minister of Defence | General Vladimir Padrino López |
Commander | Major General Santiago Infante Itriago[1] |
Insignia | |
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Roundel | |
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Aircraft flown | |
Electronic warfare | Dassault Falcon 20C Prometeo, Fairchild C-26B Metro EW |
Fighter | Su-30MK2, F-16 |
Trainer | SF-260, EMB-312, K-8 |
Transport | C-130, Y-8, Boeing 707-320C, Short 360 |
Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela (Spanish: Aviación Militar Bolivariana), is a professional armed body designed to defend Venezuela's sovereignty and airspace. It is a service component of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela.