Role: Observation/Liaison.
The unit traces back its history to the
Policía Militar del Aeródromo Militar “Cap. Boiso Lanza”,
which was formed on 24.3.1962 to protcet the recently formed Comando General.
Later the unit was renamed Unidad del Servicio del Aeródromo “Cap. Boiso Lanza”
(USACBL) and after another
reorganisation became known as Brigada de
Seguridad Terrestre (BST) from 13.12.1979. The unit got its present name
on 16.4.1999. While the unit is headquartered at Base Aérea Cap. Boiso
Lanza, the
Escuadrón Aéreo 7 (Observación y
Enlace) operates from Aeropuerto Internacional Angel San Adami in
Montevideo.
Escuadrón Aéreo 7 (Observación y
Enlace)
Role: Observation/Liaison.
The unit was formed on 16.4.1999.
Aircraft Used:
|
Type |
Qty |
Service |
Example
Serials |
|
Cessna U206H Stationair |
6 |
1998 - Present |
714-719 |
|
Cessna T-41D Mescalero |
7 |
2001 - Present |
600-606 |
Escuadrón de Policia Aérea
Role: Airport Security.
No unit history known.Aircraft Used:
| Type |
Qty |
Service |
Example
Serials |
|
no aircraft assigned |
|
|
|
Escuadrón de Base Aérea 3
Role: Base Operations.
No unit history known.Aircraft Used:
| Type |
Qty |
Service |
Example
Serials |
|
no aircraft assigned |
|
|
|
Air Bases:
|
Base
|
Duration |
|
Base Aérea Cap. Boiso Lanza/Montevideo |
1999 - Present |
Unit Insignia:
|
Brigada Aérea III |
|
 |
References:
- World Air Forces Directory 2006/2007 (Ian Carroll)
