A century over the Andes

摘要

The Fuerza Aerea del Peru (FAR Peruvian Air Force) enters its second centenary facing the challenges imposed by fielding a force capable of dealing with modern air combat requirements while also trying to achieve an efficient allocation of the limited resources available. Peruvian military aviation was born on January 28,1919, with the creation of the Servicio de Aviacion Militar (Military Aviation Service), a branch of the Ejercito del Peru (Peruvian Army), at Maranga, followed in 1920 by the establishment of the Cuerpo de Aviacion Naval (Naval Aviation Corps), part of the Marina de Guerra del Peru (Peruvian Navy), at Ancon.