Air Force of Zimbabwe

The combat element is spearheaded by the F-7II Airguard fighters from 5 Squadron based at Gweru airbase.

Zimbabwedefence.com

Advanced jet training but also for close air support missions, the Air Force of Zimbabwe operates the K-8Z in 2 Squadron from Gwelu airbase.

Sebastian Sowa

Gweru-Thornhill (FVTL) Josiah Tungamirai AFB
RWY 13L/31R, 13R/31L POS 19°26'19"S 029°51'40"E ELEV 4680 ft Google Maps
Squadron	Aircraft Type(s)	Name	Motto	Badge
2 Squadron	K-8Z Hawk T.Mk60/60A	Cobra	Strike from above

4 Squadron	CeFTB337G O-2A	Hornet	Seek And Strike

5 Squadron	F-7II/IIN FT-7BZ	Arrow	Find And Destroy

6 Squadron	SF260M SF260TP SF260W	Tiger	Aspire To Achieve

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority	O-2A

Historic Flight	Provost Mk1 Provost Mk52

Since 2022, 4 BAe Hawk T.Mk60/60As have been restored in flyable condition as trainer again.

The Air Force of Zimbabwe operates three version of the SF260 (M, TP and W) in 6 Squadron.

Wiiliam Whaley

The combat element of the Air Force of Zimbabwe is strengthened with 6 Mi-35P Hind gunships of 7 Squadron, based at Manyame airbase.

John Reid Rowland

Harare-Manyame (FVHA)
RWY 05/23 POS 17°55'53"S 031°05'38"E ELEV 4901 Google Maps
Squadron	Aircraft Type(s)	Name	Motto	Badge
3 Squadron	C212-200 BN-2A	Falcon	Swift To Support

7 Squadron	Mi-35P AS532 Alouette 3	Spider	Fight Anywhere And Everywhere

8 Squadron	AB412SP	Scorpion	By Night And By Day

For troop transport and assault missions eight AB412SP helicopters are flying in 9 Squadron from Manyame airbase.

far-maroc.forum.pro

Nine C212-200s are the backbone of 3 Squadron at Manyame airbase.

Gary Shephard

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