Airforce

=  The Dogeland Airforce  =

Overview
The Dogeland Airforce is a branch in the Dogeland Realm, specializing in Aerial Combat. They are led by General Field Marshal NeoNacht, and contain an Air Cavalry Air Wing, focusing on combat in helicopters. A Naval Air Wing was recently disbanded.

Arsenal
The main arsenal of the Dogeland Airforce has a wide variety of aircraft at its disposal, many of them engineered to complete a specific task.

Messerschmitt Bf 109
The standard issue and all around poster child is the Messerschmitt Bf 109. This is utilized by almost every squad as their primary escort or head on fighter. The wide spread makes it a favorite for pilots as it allows for easy targeting and shooting down enemy aircraft. It can be often seen patrolling the skies of dogelin. It's currently used by every flight group as either their primary aircraft or used as an escort for specialized aircraft.

Messerschmitt Me 262
Unrivaled in speed, the Me 262 is an ultra modern jet plane reserved for veteran aviators. Although it has a tight spread, it's high speed and maneuverability makes it perfect for dogfighting and its quiet engine makes it ideal for recon. Although rarely seen, it can devastate enemy planes in the right hands and its feared by the enemy.

Junkers Ju 87
The "Stuka", as it's called, is a terrifying and formidable plane. It currently comes in two variants. Both are suited to take down enemy armor and ships with relative ease. It's banshee like siren sends the enemy into shock and horror.

The Stuka however is a double edged sword, as it's slow speeds and large size makes it an easy target for enemy fighters. This is why it's usually seen with an escort and tail gunner. The first variant of the Stuka uses the lethal Bordkanone 3,7. It's capable of shredding through tank armor swiftly, it's often used by the squadron in Mechili and can be seen diving straight into battle. The second variant drops a heavy bomb, but due to it's steep turning curve it has rarely seen battle.

Focke-Achgelis Fa 223 Drache

Often used as an urban patrol helicopter or a small troop transport, it rarely sees action in the front lines. It's lightweight body and thin armor makes it an easy target for AA to shred. However it's very effective in extraction, troop transportation and in an urban environment. Armed with an MG at the front it has been used several times during violent riots or against raider infantry units, often being able to outrun and maneuver enemy mobile AA trucks. It's mainly used in the 3rd Dogeland Air Cavalry brigade.

Flight groups
As the airforce plays mainly a support role in the army they have formed several squadrons tasked with specific objectives that they must complete. The most famous being the Red Squadron, lead personally by iNeolize himself. The next two most notable are the Veteran The 2nd Anti armor "Mechili" squadron which has skilled dive bomber pilots and the The 4th naval air wing "Volga" squadron, often seen operating on aircraft carriers and assisting the navy with reconnaissance, escort and direct attacks. Finally there is the 1st Rapid Response "Eclipse" squadron that is often seen first rushing into battle, mostly flying the BF 109.

Aces
The airforce doesn't have many memorable aces, however many of them are forever used as an example to future aviators on what they should aspire to be. The first and most known aviator in dogeland history is from the seasoned and old veteran KigoTJ, simply referred to as "Kigo" by both his enemies and aviators alike. He often spends his days reading by the air traffic control tower and flying in his trusted and lovely helicopter. His legacy forever lives on as he served under doge federation. Recently however new aviators have been gaining the respect and traction such as the new ace of the current generation Shadow490309, enemies often call him "Boy Wonder" both out of mockery and respect. Shadow is known for his love of stukas and his skill with a 109. The Marshal himself iNeolize "The Blue Baron" has scored several notable kills and named himself that out of arrogance, regardless although he is strict towards new aviators he does share a good relationship with established members who have proven themself in battle. Although there do exist other aces like Charles_Lancaster and Frederick_Baumann the marshal is too chicken to admit they're better than him.