Air Forces of Latin America- Colombia

Colombian military aviation is one of the most powerful in Latin America and comprises aviation divisions from four branches: the Fuerza Aerea Colombiana (FAC, Colombian Air Force), Armada Nacional de la Republica de Colombia (ARC, Colombian National Navy), Ejercito Nacional de Colombia (EJC, Colombian National Army) and Policía Nacional de Colombia (PNC, National Police of Colombia). While the FAC has been operating for more than a century, and remains the main aviation force, the other three have become very powerful and efficient forces over the past 40 years. Colombia has struggled for decades with internal conflicts involving guerrilla groups and drug traffickers. In recent years, the threat posed by Venezuela has forced its aviation units to develop fighting capabilities from largely asymmetric warfare to facing a more conventional enemy. This book provides a look at the history, organisation, deployment, and missions of all four of Colombia’s aviation forces.