Satakunta Air Command
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The Satakunta Air Command (Finnish: Satakunnan Lennosto, abbr. SatLsto; Swedish: Satakunta flygflottilj) is a peace-time Finnish Air Force unit. Its headquarters are not located in the present-day province of Satakunta, but in historical Satakunta and in the present-day province of Pirkanmaa, at the Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in Pirkkala.
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Satakunta Air Command | |
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Satakunnan Lennosto (Finnish) Satakunta flygflottilj (Swedish) | |
Active | 1918– |
Country | Finland |
Branch | Finnish Air Force |
Garrison/HQ | Pirkkala, Tampere Airport |
March | Lentäjän marssi |
Anniversaries | 1st of August[1] |
Engagements | Winter War Continuation War |
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Current commander | Colonel Mika Kulkas[2] |
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It is responsible for maintaining the prerequisites for operation in Southern Finland for the Finnish Air Force. It studies and develops air combat procedures and equipment. It operates from bases in Southern Finland, also supporting Finnish Army troops.[3]