101 Squadron (Portugal)

Esquadra 101 101 Squadron FAP 11415.JPG 300px Epsilon TB-30 of the Portuguese Air Force 1978 Portugal Portuguese Air Force Flight training Garrison/HQ Roncos (Roars) ...Ensinando os Princípios da Arte (Teaching the Art's Beginnings) Medalha de Ouro de Serviços Distintos Esquadra 101 Major Telmo Martins Commander Socata TB 30 Epsilon 101 Squadron "Roncos" (Esquadra 101) is a flight training squadron of the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF), based at Sintra Air Base (BA1), with the mission of providing elementary and basic flight training. History Created in April 1978 as result of a reorganization of the PoAF, the squadron took command of all material and human resources of the then-disbanded 21 Squadron (former pt Esquadra de Instrução Elementar de Pilotagem, E.I.E.P.), based at Ota Air Base (BA2) and equipped with the de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk. As such, the squadron also inherited all flight training traditions and history of the Portuguese military aviation that was developed since 1916. In October 1989, the squadron is equipped with newly acquired Aérospatiale Epsilon TB-30 and is transferred to Sintra Air Base (BA1) until June 15, 1993, when it is transferred to Beja Air Base (BA11). It's that same year, in 1989, that the squadron receives the additional mission of providing basic flight instruction, thus effectively replacing the former E.I.B.P. (pt Esquadra de Instrução Básica de Pilotagem) and starting to also take over some of the missions of 102 Squadron. In 2009, the squadron is transferred back to Sintra Air Base (BA1) The squadron currently is equipped with and operates an Epsilon TB-30 flight simulator. As part of an agreement between the PoAF and Portuguese Navy, pilots of the Naval Aviation also undergo flight training with 101 Squadron. Aircraft DHC-1 Chipmunk (1978–1989) Aérospatiale Epsilon TB-30 (1989–present) A-29N Super Tucano (2025-present) See also Portuguese Air Force Phases of aircraft training Portuguese Air Force Academy Portuguese Naval Aviation Portuguese Army Light Aviation Unit 103 Squadron References http://www.emfa.pt/www/po/esquadra/comandante-101 Biografia do Comandante da Esquadra 101 - "Roncos" Biography of the Commander of Squadron 101 - "Roncos" Portuguese Air Force July 21, 2013 Portuguese https://web.archive.org/web/20131107154654/http://www.emfa.pt/www/po/esquadra/comandante-101# 2013-11-07 dead http://www.emfa.pt/www/esquadra-48-esquadra-101-roncos Esquadra 101 - "Roncos" 101 Squadron - "Roncos" Portuguese Air Force July 21, 2013 Portuguese http://www.emfa.pt/www/po/esquadra/sobre-101 Sobre a Esquadra 101 - "Roncos" About 101 Squadron - "Roncos" Portuguese Air Force July 21, 2013 Portuguese https://web.archive.org/web/20140225060508/http://www.emfa.pt/www/po/esquadra/sobre-101 2014-02-25 dead http://www.operacional.pt/as-asas-da-marinha-portuguesa/ As "Asas" da Marinha Portuguesa The "Wings" of the Portuguese Navy 2006 Operacional July 16, 2013 Portuguese Category:Portuguese Air Force aircraft squadrons Category:Military units and formations established in 1978 Category:Military of Portugal