Colombian military aviation is one of the most powerful in Latin America and comprises aviation divisions from four branches: the Fuerza A rea Colombiana (FAC, Colombian Air Force), Armada Nacional de la Rep blica de Colombia (ARC, Colombian National Navy), Ej rcito Nacional de Colombia (EJC, Colombian National Army) and Polic a 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. The PNC is the biggest force of its type in the world. 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. With over 180 images, this book provides a look at the history, organisation, deployment, missions and aircraft of all four of Colombia's aviation forces.

About the Author
Born in 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago Rivas started his career as aviation and defence journalism and photographer in 1997. Since then, he has published his material in more than 70 different media around the world. Currently, he is specialized in Latin American aviation and defence matters, both historic and recent. He has published 14 books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781802821963
Author Santiago Rivas
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Key Publishing Ltd
Publisher Key Publishing Ltd