Air force

An air force is a military organization that primarily operates in air-based war. They typically use a combination of fighters, bombers, helicopters and other aircraft. Many air forces are also responsible for operations of military space and communications equipment.

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Most (but not all) armed forces have air forces that are independent - that is, it is neither part of the army nor the navy. This does not stop armies and especially navies from possessing air arms to support their land or sea operations.

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Air Forces typically operate numerous types of aircraft. These may include:

Military: A military or military force (n., from Latin militarius, miles "soldier") has seen many different incarnations throughout time. Early armies may have been just men with sharpened sticks and rocks, through time they have included advancements such as men mounted on horses, men wielding swords and ot...

Fighters: REDIRECT Fighter...

Bomber: A bomber is a military aircraft designed to attack ground targets, primarily by dropping bombs....

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