40th Tactical Aviation Brigade
| 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 40-ва бригада тактичної авіації | |
| Active | 1940 – present |
| Country | Ukraine Soviet Union (1940–1991) |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Type | Air Force Aviation |
| Role | Fighter |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Air Command Center |
| Garrison/HQ | Vasylkiv Air Base, Kyiv Oblast |
| Nickname | Ghost of Kyiv |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Volodymyr Kravchenko |
| Insignia | |
| Former Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aviation branch insignia collar | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | MiG-29, MiG-29UB, MiG-29M1 |
| Trainer | L39M1 |
The 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade Ghost of Kyiv (MUN А1789) is a formation of the Ukrainian Air Force, composed primarily of Mikoyan MiG-29 aircraft, that is based at Vasylkiv.