102nd Squadron (Portugal)

102 Squadron
Esquadra 102
T-37C aircraft of the Asas de Portugal display team, part of 102 Squadron
Active1963–92
DisbandedAugust 8, 1992
Country Portugal
BranchPortuguese Air Force
RoleFlight training
Part ofOperational Group 11 (1977–1992)
Garrison/HQAir Base No. 1 (1964–1977)
Air Base No. 11 (1977–1992)
Nickname(s)Panchos
Aircraft flown
TrainerCessna T-37 Tweet

102 Squadron "Panchos" (Esquadra 102) was an elementary flight training squadron of the Portuguese Air Force disbanded in 1992. Formed in 1962, the squadron administered air force training and performed at air shows throughout Portugal. Between 1963 and its disbandment in 1992, the squadron lost nine pilots.