Hellenic Air Force Band
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| Hellenic Air Force Band | |
|---|---|
| Σμήνος Μουσικής Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας | |
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| Active | 1947–present |
| Country |  Greece |
| Branch |  Hellenic Air Force |
| Type | Military band |
| Part of | Hellenic Air Force General Staff |
| Garrison/HQ | Vironas Camp, Attica |
| Commanders | |
| Director of Music | Major Alexandros Litsaropoulos |
The Hellenic Air Force Band, formally the Air Force Music Flight (Greek: Σμήνος Μουσικής Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας[1]) is an official military band of the Greek Air Force.
The HAF Band was founded in 1947 with reservist personnel, and was initially 40 strong, under flying officer Nikolaos Raftopoulos.[1] In 1953 the HAF Band began to be filled with permanent staff.[1][2] It is one of three primary military bands in the Hellenic Armed Forces.
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