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Republic of China Air Force Academy

The Republic of China Air Force Academy (CAFA; Chinese: 中華民國空軍官校; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Kōngjūn Guānxiào; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-hôa Bîn-kok Khong-kun Koaⁿ-hāu) is the service academy for the air force of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and is located in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Republic of China Air Force Academy
中華民國空軍軍官學校
The school badge of the Air Force Academy, "筧橋" refers to the Jianqiao Airport
Former name
Central Army Academy's Aviation Corps (1928-1929)
Central Army Academy's Aviation Class (1929-1932)
Central Aviation School (1932-1938)
TypeMilitary academy
Established1928
SuperintendentMajor-General Wang Tien-hu
Address
22°46′57″N 120°15′57″E / 22.78250°N 120.26583°E / 22.78250; 120.26583
WebsiteOfficial website
ROCAF Academy
Republic of China Air Force Academy (Taiwan)
Republic of China Air Force Academy (Southeast Asia)
Republic of China Air Force Academy (East China Sea)
Republic of China Air Force Academy (North Pacific )
Republic of China Air Force Academy (Earth)

History edit

 
Republic of China Air Force Academy officers and students in the 1950s.

Mainland China edit

The Republic of China Air Force Academy was initially established in 1928 in Nanjing as the Central Army Academy's Aviation Corps, then reorganized as the Central Army Academy's Aviation Class in 1929. In 1931, it was moved from Dajiaochang Airport to Jianqiao Airport in Jianggan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang. A year later in 1932, the name was changed to Central Aviation School. And in 1938, it was finally changed to Air Force Academy. During the War of Resistance-WWII, following the Battle of Shanghai and the Battle of Nanjing, the Air Force Academy was relocated to the Kunming Wujiaba airbase[1]

Taiwan edit

After the Chinese Civil War in 1949, the academy was stationed in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[2] In September 1960, the academy was reorganized with a four-year university system.[3]

Academics edit

 
Republic of China Air Force Academy cadets

Faculties edit

Education in the academy is divided into two major fields, which are the general field and military field. General field consists of five departments, namely Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Department of Avionic Engineering, Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, Department of Aviation Management, and Department of Applied Foreign Languages. The military field consists of four categories, namely Basic Theory, Joint Warfare, Military Intelligence and Specialized Knowledge.[4]

Teaching facilities edit

The academy is equipped with various classrooms and laboratories to support the academic activities. Classrooms in the academy are Aircraft System Models, Astronomy, Joint Warfare, Military Intelligence Analysis and Weapon Introduction. Laboratories in the academy are Flight Simulator, Multimedia Studio and Wind Tunnel Research.[5]

Libraries and digital resources edit

In 2014, the academy library joined the Taiwan Academic E-book and Database Consortium. As of December 2015, the academy has a collection of 24,700 volumes of e-books.[6]

Student life edit

The school consists of 12 student clubs, ranging from academic, arts and recreational fields.[5]

Notable alumni edit

Transport edit

The academy is accessible West from Gangshan South Station of the Kaohsiung MRT or Gangshan Station of the Taiwan Railways.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "朱青川:3次亲历日军飞机轰炸巫家坝机场_我身边的抗战英雄征集活动_共产党员网". www.12371.cn. 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2021-01-15. 巫家坝机场:1937年抗日战争爆发后,国民党中央空军航空学校由杭州迁至昆明巫家坝机场,此后,中国航空公司、中央航空公司也因战势所迫,向昆明转移,巫家坝机场成为国民党航空总指挥部所在地和民航的聚集地。1941年,太平洋战争爆发后不久,巫家坝机场更成为当时中国唯一的国际进出口机场。
  2. ^ "Brief Introduction". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Educational System". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Education and Flight Training". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Brief Introduction". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Our school library is now part of the Taiwan Academic E-book & Database Consortium and endeavors to improve our e-book collection". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.

External links edit

  • Official website

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The Republic of China Air Force Academy CAFA Chinese 中華民國空軍官校 pinyin Zhōnghua Minguo Kōngjun Guanxiao Pe h ōe ji Tiong hoa Bin kok Khong kun Koaⁿ hau is the service academy for the air force of the Republic of China Taiwan and is located in Gangshan District Kaohsiung Taiwan Republic of China Air Force Academy中華民國空軍軍官學校The school badge of the Air Force Academy 筧橋 refers to the Jianqiao AirportFormer nameCentral Army Academy s Aviation Corps 1928 1929 Central Army Academy s Aviation Class 1929 1932 Central Aviation School 1932 1938 TypeMilitary academyEstablished1928SuperintendentMajor General Wang Tien huAddressGangshan Kaohsiung Taiwan22 46 57 N 120 15 57 E 22 78250 N 120 26583 E 22 78250 120 26583WebsiteOfficial websiteROCAF AcademyShow map of KaohsiungRepublic of China Air Force Academy Taiwan Show map of TaiwanRepublic of China Air Force Academy Southeast Asia Show map of Southeast AsiaRepublic of China Air Force Academy East China Sea Show map of East China SeaRepublic of China Air Force Academy North Pacific Show map of North PacificRepublic of China Air Force Academy Earth Show map of Earth Contents 1 History 1 1 Mainland China 1 2 Taiwan 2 Academics 2 1 Faculties 2 2 Teaching facilities 2 3 Libraries and digital resources 3 Student life 4 Notable alumni 5 Transport 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory edit nbsp Republic of China Air Force Academy officers and students in the 1950s Mainland China edit The Republic of China Air Force Academy was initially established in 1928 in Nanjing as the Central Army Academy s Aviation Corps then reorganized as the Central Army Academy s Aviation Class in 1929 In 1931 it was moved from Dajiaochang Airport to Jianqiao Airport in Jianggan Hangzhou Zhejiang A year later in 1932 the name was changed to Central Aviation School And in 1938 it was finally changed to Air Force Academy During the War of Resistance WWII following the Battle of Shanghai and the Battle of Nanjing the Air Force Academy was relocated to the Kunming Wujiaba airbase 1 Taiwan edit After the Chinese Civil War in 1949 the academy was stationed in Gangshan Kaohsiung Taiwan 2 In September 1960 the academy was reorganized with a four year university system 3 Academics edit nbsp Republic of China Air Force Academy cadets Faculties edit Education in the academy is divided into two major fields which are the general field and military field General field consists of five departments namely Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Department of Avionic Engineering Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Department of Aviation Management and Department of Applied Foreign Languages The military field consists of four categories namely Basic Theory Joint Warfare Military Intelligence and Specialized Knowledge 4 Teaching facilities edit The academy is equipped with various classrooms and laboratories to support the academic activities Classrooms in the academy are Aircraft System Models Astronomy Joint Warfare Military Intelligence Analysis and Weapon Introduction Laboratories in the academy are Flight Simulator Multimedia Studio and Wind Tunnel Research 5 Libraries and digital resources edit In 2014 the academy library joined the Taiwan Academic E book and Database Consortium As of December 2015 the academy has a collection of 24 700 volumes of e books 6 Student life editThe school consists of 12 student clubs ranging from academic arts and recreational fields 5 Notable alumni editFeng Shih kuan Minister of National Defense 2016 2018 Gao Youxin flying ace of the War of Resistance World War II Hua Hsi chun pilot general and founder of Taiwan aeronautical industry Shen Yi ming Chief of the General Staff 2019 2020 Tang Fei Premier 2000 Yen Ming Minister of National Defense 2013 2015 Yue Yiqin flying ace of the War of Resistance World War IITransport editThe academy is accessible West from Gangshan South Station of the Kaohsiung MRT or Gangshan Station of the Taiwan Railways See also editList of universities in Taiwan Republic of China Air Force Republic of China Air Force Museum Republic of China Military Academy Republic of China Naval AcademyReferences edit 朱青川 3次亲历日军飞机轰炸巫家坝机场 我身边的抗战英雄征集活动 共产党员网 www 12371 cn 2015 10 21 Retrieved 2021 01 15 巫家坝机场 1937年抗日战争爆发后 国民党中央空军航空学校由杭州迁至昆明巫家坝机场 此后 中国航空公司 中央航空公司也因战势所迫 向昆明转移 巫家坝机场成为国民党航空总指挥部所在地和民航的聚集地 1941年 太平洋战争爆发后不久 巫家坝机场更成为当时中国唯一的国际进出口机场 Brief Introduction R O C Air Force Academy 11 January 2018 Retrieved 20 June 2018 Educational System R O C Air Force Academy Retrieved 20 June 2018 Education and Flight Training R O C Air Force Academy Retrieved 20 June 2018 a b Brief Introduction R O C Air Force Academy 11 January 2018 Retrieved 20 June 2018 Our school library is now part of the Taiwan Academic E book amp Database Consortium and endeavors to improve our e book collection R O C Air Force Academy 7 May 2018 Retrieved 20 June 2018 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Republic of China Air Force Academy 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