virtual German Air Force


The virtual German Air Force is a Specialoperationsgroup on VATSIM, that simulates realistic operations and exercises. We offer our pilots a unique experience flying military aircraft to conduct activities that few are allowed on the network.

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Military operations and exercises simulated on the VATSIM network. The virtual German Air Force is an emerging VATSIM Special Aviation Organization with a focus on realistic training and missions.
Together we carry out operations and exercises and have a lot of fun and exciting moments.

About Us


virtual German Air Force


The virtual German Air Force (vGAF) is a Special Operations Group on the VATSIM network. We fly exclusively online and have a significant virtual representation of the Air Force of Germany. Additionally we have a Vintage-squadron that offers aircraft from the past, that were flown in Germany at some point.
Our Operational policies and goals are realistic in nature and we conduct as per the motto "as real as it gets".
We support all organisations and encourage pilots to fly online. Our mission is to provide an military aviation experience for pilots and air traffic controllers while also having fun.

Our Squadrons


The virtual German Air Force consists of 10 unique Squadrons.


TaktLwG 73

TaktLwG 73

Eurofightersquadron "Steinhoff"

The main task of the tactical squadron 73 „Steinhoff“ is the training of all Jet-Pilots of the virtual German Air Force. Together with its sister unit, the Tactical Squadron 71 „Richthofen“, it regularly takes over the task of securing the northern parts of virtual german airspace.

HSG 64

HSG 64

Helicoptersquadron

The Helicoptersquadron 64 uses CH-53 GA/GS/GE and H145M LUH SOF. Training is conducted in Bückeburg, near Hannover. The Squadron itself is based at Schönwalde/Holzdorf ETSH.

FlBschftBMVg

FlBschftBMVg

Flugbereitschaft

The Flugbereitschaft conducts VIP-, Troop- and Materialtransport worldwide. Types used: A350, A340, A319, A321, GLEX, GL5T, AS532 The airplanes are stationed in Cologne EDDK and Berlin-Brandenburg EDDB, with the AS532 Helicopters stationed at Berlin-Tegel ETNB.

LTG 62

LTG 62

Airtransportsquadron 62

The Lufttransportgeschwader 62 conducts logistical support and tactical transportation, as well as MedEvac´s and Air-to-Air-Refuelings. Types used: A400M, C130, C160 The airplanes are stationed in Wunstorf ETNW.

TaktLwG 31

TaktLwG 31

Eurofightersquadron "Boelcke"

The main task of the tactical squadron 31 "Boelcke“ is the perfection of Air-Combat-Maneuvers in Combat-Air-Patrol-Scenarios and possibility of Ground-Attack-modes for the multiroleaircraft, the eurofighter is.

TaktLwG 51

TaktLwG 51

Tornadosquadron "Immelmann"

The tacitcal squadron 51 is using the PA-200 Tornado in the ECR/RECCE-Version and therefore primarily tasked with Reconnaissance Missions, but is also capable in the role of Anti-Ship-Strikes.

TaktLwG 74

TaktLwG 74

Eurofightersquadron

The main task of the tactical squadron 74 is the securing of southern parts of the virtual german airspace (QRA) and flying escort for other deployed vGAF-Assets to counter and defend aggressive/offensive elements intruders.

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