The Royal Bahraini Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Bahrain Defence Force. Originally formed as the BDF Air Wing in 1976, it became an independent service branch in 1987. The RBAF was involved in combat operations during the Gulf War... Wikipedia
Founded: 1976
Current commander: Major General Sheikh Hammad bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
Fighter: F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-5
Helicopter: Bell 212, Bell 412, Bell 427, MBB BO-105, UH-60
Role: Aerial warfare
Size: 1,500 personnel; 118 aircraft
Trainer: BH-129, T-67