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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | Chacal |
| Main Role: | Anti-Submarine |
| Secondary Role: | Utility |
| First Formed: | n/a |
| Parent Unit: | AF HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
The 3er Escuadrón Aéreo was formed 1988 as 3er Escuadrón de Entrenamiento y Reconocimiento Aéreo with four T-35D. In 1989 the unit received six T-35B and was renamed 3er Escuadrón de Entrenamiento, Reconocimiento y Ataque. The squadron was renamed another time at an unknown date as 3er Escuadrón Aéreo. The T-35s Pillan were refurbished with assistance of the Chilean manufacturer during 2002 and 2003.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enaer T-35B/D Pillán | 6/5 | 1988 – Present | 020-029 |
Unit Markings
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3er Escuadrón Aéreo |
|---|
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Base Aérea Teniente Coronel Jorge Jurado/Ciudad de Panamá | 1988 – 1999 |
| Tucumen IAP/Ciudad de Panamá | 1999 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.