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The Tongan Air Wing is the aerial warfare arm of His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga. The Air Wing supports the surveillance of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and conducts search and rescue (SAR) operations.
| Tonga Air Wing | |
|---|---|
| Active | 4 May 1996 |
| Country | Tonga |
| Branch | Air force |
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 10 personnel 2 aircraft[1] |
| Part of | His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga |
Tonga's first attempt to start an air wing happened in 1986, when a Victa Airtourer light aircraft was obtained. However, the aircraft was re-sold soon after.[2] On 4 May 1996, the air wing was created successfully, with Tonga obtaining a Beech 18.[2] In 1999, Tonga obtained a Citabria to assist with training.[2] In 2008, a new aircraft was promised by the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, Fan Guijin.[3]
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