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502 Squadron (Portugal)
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The 502 Squadron "Elefantes" (Esquadra 502) 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.[2][3]
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502 Squadron | |
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Esquadra 502 | |
![]() Portuguese Air Force C-295M | |
Active | 1978 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | Air Force |
Role | Tactical air transport operations |
Air Base | Air Base No. 6 |
Nickname(s) | Elefantes (Elephants) |
Motto(s) | Sobre as Asas Ínclitas da Fama (Over the Distinguished Wings of Fame) |
Mascot(s) | Elephant |
Commanders | |
Commander | Maj. João Henrique Ferreira Maia [1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | EADS CASA C-295 |
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