History
The flag of the Liberian Air Force is part of the broader set of military flags of Liberia, symbolizing the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Liberia. It features distinctive colors and emblems that represent the service’s identity, though its history is tied more to the evolution of the Armed Forces than to a standalone Air Force tradition.
Air Wing Formation:
- The Air Wing (often referred to as the Liberian Air Force) was created as part of the AFL’s modernization efforts.
- It has historically been small and limited in capacity, with its operations tied closely to international support and training.
The Demobilization:
The Liberian Air Force was formally dissolved in 2005 as part of the armed forces demobilization programme, though it had effectively ceased to exist during the civil war. There was also a paramilitary Justice Air Wing operating some Mil Mi-2s. After 2003, only the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) operated military aircraft in Liberia – Mil Mi-8 transport and Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters from Roberts International Airport with several subsidiary locations. These aircraft left the country on or before the cessation of UNMIL operations on 31 March 2018.
In 2018–19, two Liberian pilots were trained by the Nigerian Air Force, and the Chief of Staff of the AFL visited Ghana to discuss military cooperation opportunities, including those related to the reestablishment of an aviation capability.
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