The combat element is spearheaded by the F-7II Airguard fighters from 5 Squadron based at Gweru airbase.

Zimbabwedefence.com

Advanced jet training but also for close air support missions, the Air Force of Zimbabwe operates the K-8Z in 2 Squadron from Gwelu airbase.

Sebastian Sowa

Gweru-Thornhill (FVTL) Josiah Tungamirai AFB

RWY 13L/31R, 13R/31L     POS 19°26'19"S 029°51'40"E     ELEV 4680 ft

Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Name Motto Badge
2 Squadron

K-8Z
Hawk T.Mk60/60A
Cobra Strike from above
4 Squadron

CeFTB337G
O-2A
Hornet Seek And Strike
5 Squadron

F-7II/IIN
FT-7BZ
Arrow Find And Destroy
6 Squadron

SF260M
SF260TP
SF260W
Tiger Aspire To Achieve
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

O-2A
Historic Flight

Provost Mk1
Provost Mk52
Since 2022, 4 BAe Hawk T.Mk60/60As have been restored in flyable condition as trainer again.
 

The Air Force of Zimbabwe operates three version of the SF260 (M, TP and W) in 6 Squadron.

Wiiliam Whaley

The combat element of the Air Force of Zimbabwe is strengthened with 6 Mi-35P Hind gunships of 7 Squadron, based at Manyame airbase.

John Reid Rowland

Harare-Manyame (FVHA)

RWY 05/23     POS 17°55'53"S 031°05'38"E     ELEV 4901

Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Name Motto Badge
3 Squadron

C212-200
BN-2A
Falcon Swift To Support
7 Squadron

Mi-35P
AS532
Alouette 3
Spider Fight Anywhere And Everywhere
8 Squadron

AB412SP Scorpion By Night And By Day
 

For troop transport and assault missions eight AB412SP helicopters are flying in 9 Squadron from Manyame airbase.

far-maroc.forum.pro

Nine C212-200s are the backbone of 3 Squadron at Manyame airbase.

Gary Shephard

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