What is SOAF stands for ?
From the history of The Royal Air Force of Oman.......
From Sultanate of Muscat & Oman Air Force (SMOAF) to SOAF
The British had great influence on the military development of Oman. Miscellaneous Sultans used British military expertise and manpower to secure their rule. On 1 March 1959 with British aid the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman Air Force (SMOAF) was established. The first aircraft in its inventory were four Scottich Aviation Pioneer CC1's that served until 1962. These were augmented by a total of twelve Hunting Percival Provosts. These piston engine aircraft were used extensively against rebels during the Dhofar battles. In 1969 the first jet powered aircraft entered service. This was the Strikemaster Mk.82 and it played a major role in the battle of Dhofar. In the same year Oman received its first C-47 Dakota and a second one would follow one year later. These were soon replaced by the DHC-4 Caribou and later the Shorts Skyvan. A second batch of twelve Strikemasters was ordered and troop transports were taken over by five Vickers Viscounts that were bought on the second hand market. In August of 1970 "Muscat" was dropped from the name of the air force and it officially became Sultanate of Oman Air Force (SOAF).