History
Narrative Summary
The air force was formed 1968 as Defence Force Air Wing with three Helio H-295 Super Courier and was renamed 1973 as Air Command. During the next years the air force received some transport aircraft and helicopters for liaison and transport duties.
Key Dates
| 1968 | The Defence Force Air Wing was formed. | |
| 1973 | The Air Command was established. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Air Corps are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The aircraft operate with civil registration, their only distinctive markings being the initials G.D.F. and the national flag, or its colours of red, yellow and green as an overall trim.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Alphabetical Order — Chronological Order
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports of aircraft on order or in service have been noted.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Camp Stephenson, Cheddi Jagan IAP, Georgetown.
Organisational Structure
Today the Guyana Defence Force operates an Air Corps.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
None.
All-Time Flying Units List
Guyana Defence Force – Air Corps
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The Guyana Air Corps currently operates one mayor air base.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
More Information
Books
None.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal 30, p.142
Websites