Royal Jordanian Air Force
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The Royal Jordanian Air Force is the aerial warfare branch of the Jordanian Armed Forces. The current commander of the RJAF is Brigadier General Mohammad Hyasat.
A de havilland Vampire FB.6 illustrating the markings of the Royal Jordanian Air Force
Hunter F.58 of the Royal Jordanian Air Force
Jordanian F-16s
Jordanian F-5 Tiger II aircraft
Jordanian Armed Forces
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The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), also referred to as the Arab Army, are the military forces of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. They consist of the ground forces, air force, and navy. They are under the direct control of the King of Jordan who is the Supreme Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces and acts by recommendation of the Defence Minister. The current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is Major General Yousef Huneiti, who is also the King's military adviser.
Arab Revolt Tribal Cavalry – Tribes of Jordan and Arabia, c. 1918
Arab army during the Arab revolt of 1916 against the Ottoman Empire formed the nucleus of the Arab Legion.
Commander of the Arab Legion, Glubb Pasha in uniform. Amman, September 11, 1940.
Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fighter pilots fly over Jordan, 19 October 2009