The First Collective Aerobatic Activities Of The Turkish Air Force

The first official aerobatics activities within Turkish Air Force, which claimed a significant position in world aviation history in a very short period of time, was commenced in 1926 within the Air Force School. This group, formed under the chairmanship of Pilot Lieutenant Enver AKOĞLU, and containing many successful pilots such as Pilot Lieutenant Tekin ARIBURUN, realized many successful activities. 

An Important Change In The History Of The Turkish Air Force: From Propellor Planes To Jet Planes

After Türkiye became a NATO member, its modernization period accelerated much more and soon after 1952 the propellor planes are superseded by jet planes. The 1950s constitute the decade in which jets were started to be fully equipped. Then newly established 191st, 192nd and 193rd squadrons are the first jet squadrons of Türkiye. The first collective aerobatics activities realized as teams within Turkish Air Force, which is the pride of our nation and the guarantee of our country’s eternal peace, were initiated in those years.