Bulgarian Naval Aviation

The Bulgarian Naval Aviation is the naval air wing of the Bulgarian Navy.

History
Bulgarian Naval Aviation was established in 1915 at Chayka Naval Air Base when the Imperial German Navy based some seaplanes there. In 1918 the base and the seaplanes were transferred to Bulgaria. On 5 April 1941 it became the base for Luftwaffe floatplanes of 7 Seenotdeinstaffel. It is home to the Navy's Mi-14 helicopter unit. From 1959-1990 it was known as the Independent Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operated Soviet aircraft for ASW and SAR duties.

Bases

 * Chayka Naval Air Base