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[[File:Ueg.jpg|thumb|Badge Überwachungsgeschwader]]
The '''Überwachungsgeschwader''' (UeG) (English surveillance squadron , [[French language|French]] escadre de surveillance, [[Italian language|Italian]] Squadra di vigilanza) was the professional pilot of the [[Swiss Air Force]].


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[[File:Ueg.jpg|thumb|Badge Überwachungsgeschwader]]
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In the 20th century, Swiss military pilots were fundamentally [[militia]] soldiers. During the [[Second World War]] there was a need for a permanent, professional association to maintain neutrality. On April 4, 1941, the [[Swiss Federal Council|Federal Council]] decided to create the Überwachungsgeschwader.
The '''{{lang|de|Überwachungsgeschwader}}''' (UeG) ({{lang-en|surveillance squadron}}, {{lang-fr|escadre de surveillance}}, {{lang-it|Squadra di vigilanza}}) was the overall unit of the [[Swiss Air Force]] professional pilots.<ref name="swissinfo-2001">{{cite news |title=Runder Geburtstag für das Schweizer Überwachungs-Geschwader |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/runder-geburtstag-fuer-das-schweizer-ueberwachungs-geschwader/1971028 |access-date=15 February 2022 |work=[[Swissinfo]] |date=3 April 2001 |language=German}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pro-Aero-Preis an das Überwachungsgeschwader |url=https://www.nzz.ch/article7O42B-ld.1221291?reduced=true |access-date=15 February 2022 |work=[[Neue Zürcher Zeitung]] |date=3 October 2001 |language=German}}</ref>


== History ==
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Since 1966 the UeG also operated the [ [Militär-Helikopter-Rettungsdienst]] (military helicopter rescue service) as a supplement to the [[Rega (air rescue)|
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In the 20th century, Swiss military pilots were fundamentally [[militia]] soldiers. On April 4, 1941, the [[Swiss Federal Council|Federal Council]] decided to create the Überwachungsgeschwader.<ref name="swissinfo-2001"/> Those pilots also served as flight instructors for new pilots.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
civilian SAR]].


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From 1966 the UeG operated the [[Militär-Helikopter-Rettungsdienst]] (military helicopter rescue service) as a supplement to the [[Rega (air rescue)|civilian SAR]].{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
The surveillance squadron was stationed on the [[Dübendorf Air Base]], on which howevertoday no combat aircraft are stationed.


The surveillance squadron had its headquarters on the [[Dübendorf Air Base]] and had disbanded by the end of 2005.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
From the members of the corps in the different in the fightersqadrons the pilots of the displayteams ( [[Patrouille Suisse]]], Hornet Solodisplay, Superpuma Display and and [[PC-7 Team]] are recruited.


== See also ==
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* [[Flieger-Flab-Museum]]
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
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*[[Flieger-Flab-Museum]]
*[http://www.swisshunters.info/images13/UEG.jpg Flieger-Flab Museum]
* Daniel A. Furrer: ''60 Jahre Ueberwachungsgeschwader.'' Säntis Medien, Herisau 2001.
* Daniel A. Furrer: ''60 Jahre Ueberwachungsgeschwader.'' Säntis Medien, Herisau 2001.
* Das Ueberwachungsgeschwader. L'Escadre de surveillance 1992- 2005, Ruckli, Hanspeter; Urscheler, Adrian Verlag: Baden Verlag Baden, 2006 ISBN/GTIN978-3-85545-141-8
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20151113062028/http://www.lw.admin.ch/internet/luftwaffe/de/home/themen/history/ueg_variante2.html Offizielle Website]
* {{official Website|https://web.archive.org/web/20151113062028/http://www.lw.admin.ch/internet/luftwaffe/de/home/themen/history/ueg_variante2.html}}
* Christophe Donnet: ''Hunter fascination.'' Schück, Adliswil 1995, ISBN 3-9520906-0-3


{{Swiss Air Force Squadrons & Units}}
{{Swiss Air Force Squadrons & Units}}


[[Category:Swiss Air Force]]
[[Category:Air force units and formations of Switzerland]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1941]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1941]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 2005]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 2005]]

Latest revision as of 22:07, 19 February 2022

Badge Überwachungsgeschwader

The Überwachungsgeschwader (UeG) (English: surveillance squadron, French: escadre de surveillance, Italian: Squadra di vigilanza) was the overall unit of the Swiss Air Force professional pilots.[1][2]

History[edit]

In the 20th century, Swiss military pilots were fundamentally militia soldiers. On April 4, 1941, the Federal Council decided to create the Überwachungsgeschwader.[1] Those pilots also served as flight instructors for new pilots.[citation needed]

From 1966 the UeG operated the Militär-Helikopter-Rettungsdienst (military helicopter rescue service) as a supplement to the civilian SAR.[citation needed]

The surveillance squadron had its headquarters on the Dübendorf Air Base and had disbanded by the end of 2005.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Runder Geburtstag für das Schweizer Überwachungs-Geschwader". Swissinfo (in German). 3 April 2001. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Pro-Aero-Preis an das Überwachungsgeschwader". Neue Zürcher Zeitung (in German). 3 October 2001. Retrieved 15 February 2022.

External links[edit]

  • Flieger-Flab Museum
  • Daniel A. Furrer: 60 Jahre Ueberwachungsgeschwader. Säntis Medien, Herisau 2001.
  • Das Ueberwachungsgeschwader. L'Escadre de surveillance 1992- 2005, Ruckli, Hanspeter; Urscheler, Adrian Verlag: Baden Verlag Baden, 2006 ISBN/GTIN978-3-85545-141-8
  • Official website
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=%C3%9Cberwachungsgeschwader&diff=1072871615&oldid=771779775

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