It also flies reconnaissance, trooping and transport missions for the police and airlifts medical supplies and personnel to inaccessible areas.

The Northern Rhodesia Air Force was established on 1 March 1964, primarily operating in a liaison and transport role.

The early years of the ZAF saw continued close cooperation with the United Kingdom as a supplier of aircraft, and recruiting British officers still was a standard practice.

Thanks to deliveries of six de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunks and other equipment, the Flying Training School was formed.

[3] Zambia Air Force's JL-10 are equipped with PESA fire control radar along with wingtip rails for PL-5 air-to-air missiles.