Bangladesh air Power: The Bangladesh Air Force in 2012

摘要

The youngest country in the Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh is often portrayed as a nation with a turbulent political climate and one that is facing economic, social and geographic challenges. The proud population is eager to improve standards, as is the Bangladesh Air Force, (BAF). TODAY, THE BANGLADESH Air Force is a potent and professional arm that is increasingly active internationally, through participation in various UN missions. Combat Aircraft recently visited Bangladesh for an interview with the Chief of Air Staff, in which Air Marshal S. M. Ziaur Rahman provided an exclusive insight into the BAF. WW2 led to the construction of a few airfields by the British in what is now Bangladesh. When the UK partitioned India and Bengal on 15 August 1947 it created the Islamic State of Pakistan, consisting of what is now modern Pakistan' and East Pakistan. The latter became the independent state of Bangladesh after the short but fierce 1971 Liberation War. Between partition and independence, Bengali officers and airmen joined the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). They formed the basis of the current BAF when they renounced their previous service and joined the fight for liberation. At Dimapur airfield in. India these airmen created the Air Wing on 28 September 1971. The Air Wing operated a handful of aircraft including single examples of the DC-3, DHC-3 Otter and Alouette III. Some time later the Air Wing established a separate flying unit known as 'Kilo' Flight.