4th Army Aviation Regiment "Altair"

In January 1958, the following aviation units were formed to support the IV Army Corps, which was responsible for the defense of the Alps: In March 1963, the light aircraft sections of the IV Army Corps and Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) merged to form the IV Light Aviation Unit. The same month the II Helicopters Unit was renumbered as IV Helicopters Unit. Both units were assigned to the IV Army Corps and based at Bolzano Airport. In February 1964, the light aviation sections of the two alpine brigades Cadore and Taurinense were expanded to light aviation units. • 4th Army Light Aviation Grouping "Altair", at Bolzano Airport Since then one Bronze Medal of Army Valor, five Silver Medals of Civil Valor, one Silver Cross of Army Merit, and one Italian Red Cross Bronze Medal of Merit have been awarded to the regiment. These awards have been affixed to the regiments flag and depictions of the medals for Army Valor and Civil Valor were added to the regiment's coat of arms. In February 2016, the regiment retired its last AB 206 helicopter and the 34th Army Aviation Squadrons Group "Toro" was reduced to 34th Army Aviation Detachment "Toro". == Organization ==

81 mm mortar team in the Dolomites As of 2024 the 4th Army Aviation Regiment "Altair" is organized as follows: • Command and Logistic Support Squadron • 545th Combat Support Helicopters Squadron • Maintenance Squadron • 54th Squadrons Group "Cefeo", at Bolzano Airport • 440th Combat Support Helicopters Squadron • 541st Combat Support Helicopters Squadron • Maintenance Squadron, at Bolzano Airport == Equipment ==

The regiment is equipped with AB 205 helicopters, which the Italian Army began to replace with UH-169D helicopters in 2023. == See also ==