1st Air Army
The 1st Air Army (Russian: 1-я воздушная армия) was an Air Army in the Soviet Air Force which served during World War II. It was formed on May 10, 1942, within the Soviet Western Front, and renamed the 26th Air Army on January 10, 1949, in the Belorussian Military District.
| 1st Air Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | May 10, 1942 – January 10, 1949 July 1, 1957 – 1998 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Type | Air Army |
| Size | Several |
| Part of | Western Front 3rd Belarusian Front |
| Engagements | Battles of Rzhev Battle of Kursk Battle of Smolensk Battle of Memel Operation Bagration East Prussian Offensive |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | T. F. Kucevalov (May–June 1942) S. А. Khudyakov (June 1942 – May 1943) М. М. Gromov (May 1943 – July 1944) T. T. Khryukin (July 1944 – May 1945) |
After the war, it was reformed on July 1, 1957, and was active until 1998.
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