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401 FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL: THE STARTING POINT AND CRADLE OF NIGERIAN AIR FORCE FLYING TRAINING The 401 Flying Training School (401 FTS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), is the starting point and cradle of flying training in the Service. Established in 1964 as the Light Liaison Transport Squadron, the School has evolved over the decades into a vital institution for nurturing generations of military aviators. Beyond teaching the art of flying, 401 FTS instils a culture of discipline, professionalism, confidence, courage and sound airmanship, laying the foundation for the development of competent and mission-ready pilots. It is where young aviators begin their journey towards mastering the skies, building the skills, judgement and resilience required of military pilots, including the confidence and precision associated with aerobatic and other demanding flying manoeuvres. Over the years, the School has trained up to 900 pilots for the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Navy, while extending its contribution to regional military aviation through the training of 27 pilots from six African countries: Benin Republic, Cape Verde, Niger Republic, Zimbabwe, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Its training responsibilities have expanded from basic and ab-initio flying to include transport, instructor pilot, type-rating and captaincy training, as well as the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators. The School has operated different aircraft and platforms to meet evolving training requirements, including the RV-6A Air Beetle, DO-228, DA-40NG, DA-42MPP, Super Mushshak and CW-40 UAV. It has also trained UAV operators and conducted specialised tactical, mission command and instrument courses, reinforcing its role in developing both conventional and unmanned aviation capabilities. Today, 401 FTS remains central to the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to building a professional, disciplined and operationally effective force. Beyond its training mandate, the School contributes to national security through operational support to Operation FASAN YAMA, Operation HADIN KAI and Operation HADARIN DAJI. Its enduring legacy lies not only in the number of pilots it has produced, but also in the values, confidence, competence and fighting spirit it instils in those who pass through its gates. From the first lessons in the cockpit to the demands of modern air operations, 401 FTS continues to nurture the aviators who will safeguard Nigeria’s airspace and sustain the nation’s air power for generations to come. #NAF #401FTS #NigerianAirForce #FlyingTraining #MilitaryAviation #Airmanship #AirPower #TrainingForExcellence #WillingAbleReady
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NAF RECOVERY TEAM, NAVY AND NSIB DIVERS SUSTAIN SEARCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN IGBOKODA Specialist divers from the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) are sustaining underwater search and recovery operations at the site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR 42-500 aircraft accident in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Working tirelessly, day and night, the multi-agency teams are maintaining sustained efforts, supported by hydrographic surveys, satellite-based search-and-rescue imagery, mud excavation and the pumping out of excess water to facilitate access to relevant areas. Additional aircraft components have been recovered as efforts continue to locate and retrieve relevant materials for documentation and preservation in support of the ongoing investigation. #NigerianAirForce #NAF #SearchAndRecovery #FlightSafety #InterAgencyCooperation #Igbokoda
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NAF CONTINUES SEARCH AND RECOVERY EFFORTS IN IGBOKODA The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the direction of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, continues to lead and coordinate search and recovery efforts following the accident involving NAF ATR 42 aircraft, NAF 931, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. The dedication and professionalism of NAF personnel, alongside the invaluable support of the the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ondo State Government, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps, Hi-Tech Construction Company, local authorities, community leaders and volunteers, have been exceptional. The NAF remains committed to pursuing the operation diligently and safely, in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, while appreciating Nigerians for their solidarity, prayers and continued support. #NigerianAirForce #NAF #NAF931 #SearchAndRecovery #Igbokoda #OndoState #InterAgencyCooperation #OneNigeria
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#COMING SOON WELFARE FOR WARFARE Welfare for Warfare tells the story of how visionary leadership and strategic investment in personnel welfare are strengthening morale, enhancing operational readiness, and empowering the Nigerian Air Force to better defend the nation. Under the leadership of Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, discover how putting people first is building a stronger, more resilient and mission-ready Air Force. Watch this space 7pm daily from 11 to 16 September 2026 #WelfareForWarfare #NigerianAirForce #Leadership #AirPower #MissionReadiness
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NAF LAUNCHES OPERATION HANUN KARFE TO INTENSIFY PRESSURE ON TERRORIST NETWORKS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced Operation HANUN KARFE, a focused air operation aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorist and other criminal elements, disrupting their activities and supporting ongoing joint efforts to restore peace and security across the North-West. The operation underscores the NAF’s resolve to employ decisive and responsible airpower, in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, to degrade hostile networks, deny them freedom of action, protect lives and property, and contribute to lasting peace and stability across the nation. #OperationHanunKarfe #NAF #NigerianAirForce #AirPower #CounterTerrorism #NationalSecurity #ForTheNation
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NAF ALPHA JET “AGGRESSOR”: RESILIENT BY DESIGN, RELENTLESS IN SERVICE For over four decades, the NAF Alpha Jet has stood as a symbol of courage, resilience and service. From ECOMOG operations to today’s complex security environment, these battle-tested aircraft have endured demanding missions, sustained hits and, in some instances, survived incidents that required pilot ejections—yet they continue to rise and return to the skies. The Alpha Jet team—aircrew and ground crew alike—stands as one family, united by purpose and forged through years of shared experience. Scarred by service, strengthened by experience and relentless in purpose, the “Aggressor” embodies a fighting spirit that refuses to yield. For the Nigerian Air Force, every mission ultimately serves a greater purpose: protecting citizens, safeguarding communities and saving lives in defence of Nigeria. #NigerianAirForce #NAF #AlphaJet #Aggressor #AirPower #WillingAbleAndReady #DefendingNigeria
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PRESS RELEASE NAF DECIMATES TERRORIST STRONGHOLDS IN SOUTHERN TUMBUNS, MANDARA MOUNTAINS The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, intensified ongoing air offensives against terrorist elements in the North-East with precision air strikes conducted on 19 May 2026 at Bukar Meram in the Southern Tumbuns and Chikide in the Mandara Mountains. Acting on credible intelligence and confirmatory Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, NAF air assets destroyed terrorist logistics hubs, structures and assembly areas concealed within the enclaves, while also neutralising several terrorists and disrupting planned attacks. Speaking on the operations, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed the NAF’s commitment to sustaining coordinated joint operations with sister Services and allied partners to eliminate terrorism and restore peace across the country. The CAS stressed that intelligence-driven air operations would continue to identify and destroy terrorist hideouts, logistics networks and operational bases wherever they exist. Ehimen Ejodame Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force. 20 May 2026
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NAF, NPF STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACEFUL 2027 ELECTIONS The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed their commitment to stronger inter-agency cooperation and a secure electoral environment. Together, the Services are advancing shared efforts towards a safer and more secure Nigeria. #NigerianAirForce #NigeriaPoliceForce #NAF #NPF #InterAgencyCollaboration #NationalSecurity #2027Elections #Professionalism #Security
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PUBLIC ANNOUCEMENT The Nigerian Air Force wishes to remind the general public and all interested applicants that the enlistment for its Direct Short Service Course 34/2025 opened on 27 August and will close on 7 October 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to access the official portal ONLY via Please note that the entire enlistment process is FREE of charge. Do not fall victim to fraudsters.
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The NAF is currently enlisting graduates and post-graduates for training as Direct Short Service Cadets in various professions. Applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth, medically and physically fit and must not have any criminal conviction by a court of law.
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PRESS RELEASE NAF STRIKES TERRORISTS, RAZES ABASU AIKI HIDEOUT IN KATSINA The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2, has delivered a decisive blow to terrorist elements in the North-West, destroying a notorious hideout linked to kingpin Abasu Aiki during a precision air strike in Katsina State. The operation, conducted on 1 May 2026, targeted a terrorist enclave within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area, following sustained and credible intelligence reports indicating renewed terrorist activity in the area. Further intelligence confirmed that the location served as a logistics hub and transit point for fighters loyal to Abasu Aiki, who have been implicated in repeated attacks on communities and security forces across the Faskari, Kankara, and Funtua axis of Katsina State. Acting on this intelligence, NAF air assets identified armed terrorists on motorcycles alongside other fighters within the enclave and executed a swift and coordinated strike on both the terrorists and their support structures. Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that several terrorists were neutralised, while the logistics hub and associated structures were destroyed, triggering explosions and widespread fires. The successful operation significantly disrupts terrorist movement and resupply within the area and underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained resolve to deny terrorists safe havens, dismantle their operational networks, and support ongoing efforts to restore peace and security across the region. Ehimen Ejodame Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force. 3 May 2026
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NAF ALPHA JETS: A COMBAT LEGACY FORGED IN FIRE Inducted into the Nigerian Air Force in the early 1980s, the Alpha Jet did not merely enter service, it announced a new era of fast-jet capability and operational confidence. Conceived as both an advanced trainer and a light-attack aircraft, the Alpha Jet rapidly proved it could fight as fiercely as it could train. Its defining moments were written in West Africa, where NAF Alpha Jets flew decisive combat missions under ECOMOG, striking hostile targets, disrupting enemy logistics, and delivering relentless close air support in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Years later, the aircraft again projected Nigerian resolve beyond its borders during stabilisation manoeuvres in The Gambia in 2017, supporting the enforcement of democratic mandates. At home, the Alpha Jet became synonymous with speed, precision, and authority, shaping generations of pilots, dominating contested airspace, and projecting Nigerian air power with unmistakable presence. Rugged, responsive, and battle-tested, the aircraft earned the fear-tinged nickname “Dudu Birds”, a testament to its dark silhouette, sudden appearance, and decisive impact wherever it was deployed. As Nigeria confronted insurgency, terrorism, and armed criminality, the Alpha Jet once again answered the call. Re-activated, sustained, and driven into high-tempo operations, it delivered punishing effects against hostile elements, escorting strike packages, interdicting enemy movements, and supporting troops in contact with lethal accuracy. The thunder of its engines over hostile territory became a psychological weapon, breaking enemy morale and reinforcing ground forces with visible air dominance. This combat legacy was paid for with courage and sacrifice, and the Nigerian Air Force honours the gallant Alpha Jet aircrew who flew into danger without hesitation, some of whom paid the supreme price in defence of the nation, etching their names permanently into Nigeria’s air power history. Today, that legacy is driving transition, not retirement. The NAF is aggressively modernising its fleet, inducting advanced multi-role and lead-in fighter platforms to assume and expand missions once undertaken by the Alpha Jet, with greater persistence, sensors, and survivability. Through this deliberate evolution, the Alpha Jet’s legacy is not fading, it is being institutionalised, as the Nigerian Air Force advances from a proven combat icon to a new generation of air power, sharper, smarter, and deadlier in defence of the nation. ALPHA JET DISPLAY — RAW POWER, PROVEN IN COMBAT, ETCHED IN NAF HISTORY #AlphaJet #NigerianAirForce #AirPower #CombatProven #NAFLegacy #FleetModernisation #AirDominance #DefendingNigeria
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Nigerian Air Force is calling on young and passionate Nigerians to join its ranks as trades and non-trades men and women for the Basic Military Training Course 46/2025. Application Period: 14 October – 25 November 2025 Apply FREE at: Take the next bold step in your career — Serve with Pride. Soar with the Nigerian Air Force. #NAFRecruitment #BMTC46 #JoinTheNAF #PeoplesAirForce #ServeWithPride #SoarWithTheNAF
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CHANNELS TV TAKES VIEWERS TO THE FRONTLINES OF NAF AIR OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH-EAST #ChannelsTV #NigerianAirForce #FrontlineInsight #AirPower #OperationHadinKai #NationalSecurity #DefendingNigeria #MissionReady #StrategicCommunication #PublicInformation
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