Escuadrón I Operativo / Grupo 1 de Caza-Bombardeo
 

Role: Fighter/Attack.

The unit was formed on 1.1.1960 with twelve MS.760 Paris and some I.A. 35 Huanquero. When all North American F-86F Sabre arrived in country on 10.12.1960 the unit was reorganised as Escuadrón I Operativo with F-86F Sabre and the MS.760 Paris are now operated by Escuadron II Adiestramiento. After a reorganisation in 1972 this unit became part of Grupo 4 de Operaciones.

Air Bases:

Base	Duration
Base Aérea Militar El Plumerillo/Mendoza	1960 - 1972

Aircraft Used:

Type	Qty	Service	Example Serials
Morane-Saulnier MS.760 Paris	12	1959 - 1960	E-201-E-212
FMA I.Ae. 35 Huanquero	19	1960 - 1960	E-501-E-519
North American F-86F Sabre	28	1960 - 1972	C-101-C-128

Unit Insignia:

 

Escuadrón I Operativo

References:

• World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)