Established 1919 as Arma de Aviacion (Army), was first used in combat missions in 1932 against Peru. After WWII is reorganized as an independent military branch. In 1953 received their first helicopters, OH-13 Sioux ( Bell 47 ). Since the 1960s, the FAC has been greatly involved in combat operations against narco-terrorism.
List of Units |
| Unit | From | To | ||
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| Escuela de Helicopteros de las Fuerzas Armadas - Colombian Joint Helicopter Flying School | ||||
| escuadron de combate tactico 113 - tactic combat squadron 113 | ||||
| escuadron de combate tactico 213 - tactic combat squadron 213 | ||||
| escuadron de combate tactico 313 - tactic combat squadron 313 | ||||
| escuadron de combate 411 - combat squadron 411 | ||||
| escuadron de asalto aereo 412 - air assault squadron 412 | ||||
| escuadron de ataque 413 - attack squadron 413 | ||||
| escuadron de combate 511 - combat squadron 511 | ||||
| escuadron de operaciones especiales 512 - 512 special operations squadron | ||||
| escuadron de combate tactico 613 - tactic combat squadron 613 | ||||
| escuadron de combate tactico 713 - tactic combat squadron 713 | ||||
| escuadron de transporte especial 821 - 821 special transport squadron |
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