601 Squadron (Portugal)
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601 Squadron "Lobos" (Esquadra 601) is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare squadron of the Portuguese Air Force (PoAF), currently based at Beja Air Base. It operates the Lockheed P-3C CUP+ Orion.
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601 Squadron | |
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Esquadra 601 | |
Active | March 1986 |
Country | Portugal |
Branch | Portuguese Air Force |
Role | Maritime patrol, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare |
Part of | Operational Group 11 |
Garrison/HQ | Air Base No. 11 |
Nickname(s) | Lobos (Wolves) |
Motto(s) | «Ser-lhe-á todo o oceano obediente» (All the ocean shall it be obedient) |
Mascot(s) | Gray wolf |
Website | Esquadra 601 |
Commanders | |
Commander | Maj. Hélder Bruno de Sousa Ferreira[1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
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