As of mid-1985, the centrepiece of the Angolan fighter-bomber operations remained the 9th Fighter Aviation Regiment (Regimento Aéreo de Caҫa, RAC). Established on 23 July 1984, and headquartered at Lubango AB, this regiment consisted of one operational conversion unit...
Lubango served as the military headquarters for many factions including FAPLA, ANC-MK, SWAPO and Cuban/Soviet Units and advisors
FAPLA 2nd Brigade
FAPLA 19th Brigade
FAPLA 19th Brigade
2nd Brigade Cuban battalion PLAN Western HQ
22nd Combat Helicopter Regiment (Huambo Air Base) 3rd Helicopter Squadron (Mi-25, Mi-35, AS-565AA, AS-565UA and SA-342m) 4th Helicopter Squadron (Mi-24, Mi-25 and Mi-35)
21st Transportation Helicopter Regiment (Luena Air Base) 1st Helicopter Squadron (SA-315, IAR-316, SA-342m, AB-212 and SA-365m) 2nd Helicopter Squadron (Mi-8, Mi-17 and AS-532)