Wing (military unit)

In military aviation, a wing is a unit of command. In most military aviation services, a wing is a relatively large formation of planes. In Commonwealth countries a wing usually comprises three squadrons, with several wings forming a group (around 10 squadrons). Each squadron will contain around 20 planes.

Organizational structure of flying units in selected NATO countries, by relative size
Size
Group		 British and
USN		 USAF and
USMC		 USSF Canadian French AAE German Air Force Italian Air Force NATO Rank level
of general or
commanding officer
 ÷ Air division
(no longer used)		 ÷ Air division
Division aérienne		 ÷ Luftwaffendivision
(no longer used)		 Divisione aerea OF-7
 Group Wing Delta (OF-5) Group
Groupe aérien
(no longer used)		 Brigade Aérienne ÷ Brigata aerea OF-5, or OF-6
 Wing Group Wing
Escadre		 Escadre Geschwader (OF-5) Stormo OF-4, OF-5, or OF-6
 Squadron Squadron Squadron (OF-4) Squadron
Escadron		 Escadron Gruppe (OF-4) Gruppo OF-3 or OF-4
 Flight Flight ÷ Flight
Escadrille		 Escadrille Staffel (OF-3) Squadriglia OF-2 or OF-3
 Flight Element/Section Section Section Schwarm / Kette sezione OF-1 or OF-2
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