Republic of China Air Force Academy
中華民國空軍軍官學校 | |
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) |
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| Type | Military academy |
| Established | 1928 |
| Superintendent | Major-General Wang Tien-hu |
| Address | 22°46′57″N 120°15′57″E / 22.78250°N 120.26583°E |
| Website | Official website |
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The Republic of China Air Force Academy (CAFA;
.History
Mainland China
The Republic of China Air Force Academy was initially established in 1928 in
Taiwan
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
Faculties
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
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
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
The school consists of 12 student clubs, ranging from academic, arts and recreational fields.[5]
Notable alumni
- Feng 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 II
Transport
The academy is accessible West from
See also
- List of universities in Taiwan
- Republic of China Air Force
- Republic of China Air Force Museum
- Republic of China Military Academy
- Republic of China Naval Academy
References
- ^ "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 & Database Consortium and endeavors to improve our e-book collection". R.O.C. Air Force Academy. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
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