Voluntary aviation auxiliary of the Swedish Home Guard
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Swedish Voluntary Flying Corps
Frivilliga Flygkåren
Coat of arms of the Voluntary Flying Corps.
Founded
1961; 63 years ago (1961)
Country
Sweden
Allegiance
Swedish Armed Forces
Role
Total Defence
Size
2,400
Commanders
Current commander
Thomas Alexandersson
Military unit
The Swedish Volunteer Air Corps (Swedish: Frivilliga Flygkåren, FFK) is a voluntary defence organization of some 2,400 members (2013) distributed throughout Sweden. The pilots receive their initial training either through privately funded pilot licenses , through the Armed Forces or with bigger schools. Pilots in the FFK perform on a voluntary basis, assignment for Swedish authorities and the Armed Forces. FFK's headquarters are located at Stockholm Västerås Airport.
The FKK is part of Sweden's Total Defence policy, and as such operate in both civilian and military capacities. The aircraft used are largely externally privately owned or joint venture in the Swedish aviation clubs and consist mainly of general utility aircraft, such as the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28.
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