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502 Squadron (Portugal)

The 502 Squadron "Elefantes" is a transport squadron of the Portuguese Air Force. Its primary mission is tactical air transport and has the secondary mission of providing additional pilot training in multi-engine aircraft and in navigation, search and rescue, and general air transport.

History
The squadron dates back to 1937, when the then Portuguese Army's air arm (Aeronáutica Militar) was equipped with Junkers Ju 52/3m aircraft, with the creation of two bomber groups (Grupo de Bombardeamento de Dia and Grupo de Bombardeamento de Noite == Aircraft ==
Aircraft
CASA C-212-100 Aviocar (1978–2010) • Cessna Skymaster FTB-337G (2005–2007) • EADS CASA C-295 (2009–current) == Air bases ==
Air bases
Tancos Air Base (Air Base No. 3) (1978–1993) • Sintra Air Base (Air Base No. 1) (1993–2009) • Montijo Air Base (Air Base No. 6) (2009–current) == See also ==
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