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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | Taurus |
| Main Role: | Fighter |
| Secondary Role: | Attack |
| First Formed: | n/a |
| Parent Unit: | 2 Escuadr |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
The unit was formed in 1991 with Lockheed AT-33A donated from Taiwan. The aircraft are jointly used by the Escuadrillas "Taurus" and "Scorpio". The unit was disbanded in 2007 and most of its aircraft are stored at Base Aérea Silvio Pettirossi IAP.
Subordinate Units
None
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed AT-33A Shooting Star | 6 | 1991 – 2007 | 1020-1025 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Base Aérea Silvio Pettirossi IAP/Asunción | 1991 – 2007 |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Latin American Air Wars and Aircraft 1912-1969 (Dan Hagedorn)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
- SAFO Vol. 30, No.2 (118), Oct. 2006, p.61-63
Other Sources
To be added.