Peruvian Naval Aviation


The Peruvian Naval Aviation is the air branch of the Peruvian Navy. It was originally formed in 1919 as the Naval Aviators Corps but was merged in 1932 with the Peruvian Army Aviation. The service was recreated under its current name on July 3, 1963. It is currently made up of three operational squadrons and the Naval Aviation School. The squadrons are distributed among three bases: Lima-Callao, which is part of Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, San Juan de Marcona and Pucallpa.

Organization

;Naval Air Squadron 11:
Tasked as maritime surveillance squadron, also undertakes MEDEVAC and transportation roles. Is based in the Callao Aeronaval Station at Jorge Chavez Airport.
;Naval Air Squadron 21:
Embarked for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions for the Lupo-class frigate.
;Naval Air Squadron 22:
Had assigned the entire Sea King fleet, provides anti-submarine, anti-surface and general utility roles from ashore or embarked in the largest units of the fleet.
;Naval Air Squadron 23:
Provides logistical support and general utility helicopters
;Naval Air Squadron 31:
Basic training squadron for fixed-wing pilots, based at San Juan de Marcona aeronaval station.
;Naval Air Squadron 32:
Heavy-duty and general transportation squadron, operated also in the Amazon basin and VRAEM, includes:
;Naval Air Squadron 33:
Training squadron for helicopter pilots, also based at San Juan de Marcona.

Recently decommissioned aircraft

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