The Peruvian Naval Aviation is the air branch of the Peruvian Navy. It was originally formed in 1919 as the Naval Aviators Corps (Cuerpo de Aviadores Navales) but was merged in 1932 with the Peruvian Army Aviation. The service was recreated under its current name on July 3, 1963. It is currently made up of three operational squadrons and the Naval Aviation School (Escuela de Aviación Naval). The squadrons are distributed among three bases: Lima-Callao, which is part of Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, San Juan de Marcona and Pucallpa. About 800 personnel comprise Peruvian Naval Aviation.

Organization

Tasked as maritime surveillance squadron, also undertakes MEDEVAC and transportation roles. Is based in the Callao Aeronaval Station at Jorge Chavez Airport. Embarked for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions for the Lupo-class frigate. Had assigned the entire Sea King fleet, provides anti-submarine, anti-surface and general utility roles from ashore or embarked in the largest units of the fleet. Provides logistical support and general utility helicopters Basic training squadron for fixed-wing pilots, based at San Juan de Marcona aeronaval station. Heavy-duty and general transportation squadron, operated also in the Amazon basin and VRAEM, includes: Training squadron for helicopter pilots, also based at San Juan de Marcona.

Aircraft

Recently decommissioned aircraft

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