Dates for the introduction of naval aviation developments can vary between accounts. Even the starting point of Russian or Soviet naval aviation depends on the event being commemorated. An official service anniversary and an anniversary of the first air-to-air combat are different milestones. That distinction helps explain why accounts can disagree about a naval air arm's birthday without necessarily describing the same event.
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Why naval aviation has competing foundation dates
Official anniversaries and the date of first air combat can mark different beginnings for Russian naval aviation.