In 1914 the Albanian government ordered three Lohner B Daimler aircraft from Austria to form an air force. As a result of the outbreak of World War I, the order was cancelled. Albanian law provided for the creation of an air arm with 3 reconnaissance aircraft, 3 spare engines and 39 officers and men; this may be "left over" from 1913, when Albania had ordered three Löhner "B" biplanes.
Albania did not have the resources to start the development of a proper Air Force during the 1920s and 1930s. After the establishment of the Albanian Kingdom in 1928, King Zog formed the Royal Albanian Air Corps under the direction of the Royal Albanian Army.
In 1931, 1934 and 1937 King Zog had ordered the creation of an air force, but civil unrest prevented this each time.
Time magazine's April 17, 1939 article on the invasion reported that Albania possessed two aircraft. There were probably two trainers in service.
The Royal Air Force, and the rest of Albanian armed forces, were abolished following the Italian invasion of Albania during world War II.
Albania did not have the resources to start the development of a proper Air Force during the 1920s and 1930s. After the establishment of the Albanian Kingdom in 1928, King Zog formed the Royal Albanian Air Corps under the direction of the Royal Albanian Army.
In 1931, 1934 and 1937 King Zog had ordered the creation of an air force, but civil unrest prevented this each time.
Time magazine's April 17, 1939 article on the invasion reported that Albania possessed two aircraft. There were probably two trainers in service.
The Royal Air Force, and the rest of Albanian armed forces, were abolished following the Italian invasion of Albania during world War II.
Aircraft
Löhner "B" biplanes ordered in 1913
Albatros C.XV 1922
Albatros-Fokker L4 5 aircraft were delivered at that time. The five Albatros L45 (C.XV converted to a civil aircraft). Two L45 could very well still have been on strength as late as April 1939, putatively for an airmail service.
Albatros C.XV 1922
Albatros-Fokker L4 5 aircraft were delivered at that time. The five Albatros L45 (C.XV converted to a civil aircraft). Two L45 could very well still have been on strength as late as April 1939, putatively for an airmail service.