456th Transport Aviation Brigade
| 456th Transport Aviation Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 456-та бригада транспортної авіації | |
| Active | – present |
| Country | Ukraine} Soviet Union (–1991) |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Type | Air Force Aviation |
| Role | Transportation |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Air Command Center |
| Garrison/HQ | Havryshivka Air Base, Vinnytsia Oblast |
| Nickname | Dmytro Mayboroda |
| Patron | Dmytro Mayboroda |
| Engagements | |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Website | Official Facebook page |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Andriy Sidash |
| Insignia | |
| Former Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
| Fin flash | |
| Aviation branch insignia collar | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | Mi-8, Mi-9, Mi-8MSB-V |
| Transport | An-24, An-26 |
The 456th Transport Aviation Brigade named after Dmytro Maiboroda (MUN A1231) is an aviation unit of the Ukrainian Air Force. The brigade is composed of An-26 military transport aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters. It is stationed at Havryshivka Air Base, Vinnytsia Region. Structurally, it belongs to Air Command Center.
The brigade took part in the War in Donbas, in particular, delivering supplies by air to units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces fighting on the Russian-Ukrainian border in July 2014.
The brigade is named after Dmytro Mayboroda, an An-26 aircraft commander who died during the war in eastern Ukraine, and received the honor of Hero of Ukraine.