8th Red Banner Aviation Division for Special Purpose

8-я авиационная дивизия Краснознаменная особого назначения

Military Unit: 15565

Activated 6.10.42 in Moscow-Chkalovsk, Moscow Oblast, as the 2nd Aviation Division OSNAZ.

18.8.45 awarded the Red Banner.

21.2.50 renamed 2nd Red Banner Aviation Division for Special Purpose.

Organisation 1950:

1.6.60 renamed 10th independent Red Banner Aviation Brigade for Special Purpose, with 8 squadrons.

Organisation 1968:

31.12.81 renamed 8th Red Banner Air Division for Special Purpose.

Organisation 1982:

Organisation 1990:

Organisation 2000:

12.2009 renamed 6991st Aviation Base.

12.2010 renamed 800th Aviation Base (ON).

Bases:

Subordination: