This motif displays the badge of aircraft mechanics within the Air Forces/Air Defense branch of East Germany’s National People’s Army (NVA). It features crossed propellers with stylized wings set against a black circle – a clear indicator of technical aviation expertise and aircraft maintenance personnel.

Motif:
Aircraft mechanic badge – NVA Air Forces / Air Defense

Key Feature:
Symbol for technical specialists in East German aviation – crossed propellers and wings representing expertise in aircraft systems

Time Period:
1956–1990 (until the disbandment of the NVA)

Locations:
Primarily stationed in Preschen, Cottbus, Laage, Drewitz, Holzdorf, and various air maintenance sites of the East German air force

Structure:
Integrated into technical companies and maintenance units within flying regiments and technical support battalions

Context:
Part of the technical services of the NVA Air Forces – responsible for maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of aircraft and ground support systems

Historical Background:
Aircraft mechanics were vital to the operational capacity of East Germany’s air force. Trained at military technical academies such as the "Franz Mehring" Officer School, they maintained Soviet-designed jets like the MiG-21, MiG-23, and Su-22. Following the 1990 reunification, some personnel transitioned to the Bundeswehr, while others retired from military service.

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