The Indonesian Air Force is the aerial branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. The Indonesian Air Force is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is headed by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. Its order of battle is split into three Air Operations Commands. Most of its airbases are located on the island of Java. The Indonesian Air Force also has its ground force unit, called Air Force Quick Reaction Force Command (Kopasgat). The corps is also known as the "Orange Berets" due to the distinctive color of their service headgear.
An Indonesian Air Force Lockheed L-100 Hercules crashes in Magetan Regency, killing 99.
On May 20, in the year 2009, An Indonesian Air Force Lockheed L-100 Hercules crashes in Magetan Regency, killing 99. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of May 20, one of 424 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on May 20, 2009 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 4 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 April 2026.
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