An AIM-9L-armed F-16A-15OCU (15103) of Esq 201 touching-down at Monte Real. Note the fairing at the base of the fin to house the repositioned rudder actuators, as on the USAF/ANG F-16ADF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974

Six P-3P Orions, including 14801 seen here, are on the strength of Esq 601 at BA6 Montijo and two are currently supporting UN and NATO forces in the Adriatic Sea, monitoring activity in and around the former Yugoslavia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-3 Orion - СШАUSA - 1958

With the introduction into service of the Alpha Jet and F-16, the A-7P Corsair II fleet is in decline. The Corsair II also suffers from serviceability problems but replacement by F-16s is currently being prevented due to lack of funding.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought A-7 Corsair II - СШАUSA - 1965

A-7P Corsair II, 5502, banking over the Portuguese coastline. Note the radar warning receiver sensors on the sides of the air intake and near the fin tip.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vought A-7 Corsair II - СШАUSA - 1965

C-130H Hercules 16801 is one of the two aircraft converted by OGMA to C-130H-30 standard. This extends the length by 4.57m and the troop and cargo carrying capability is increased by 40%.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

SAR cover is provided by ten Pumas of which four are based in the Azores. The S-1 version of the SA.330 is peculiar to the FAP and features a number of modifications including new powerplants.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

An Esq 301 Alpha Jet in the new wrap around camouflage scheme, about to fly a mission. Two aircraft are still carrying the earlier ex-Luftwaffe camouflage but the FAP is in the process of standardising on the later, darker scheme seen here.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet - InternationalInternational - 1973

Seen on a ramp at BA1 Sintra, this Do 27 (3480) is one of the two still serving with the FAP. They are used for glider-towing by Esq 802 and have been restored to flying condition after having been withdrawn from use some years ago and assigned to the FAP Museum. Both carry large fuselage badges from units that operated in the African colonies.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dornier Do.25 / Do.27 - ГерманияGermany - 1954

The 12 F/FTB-337Gs of Esq 505 undertake several support roles ranging from continuation training to liaison and visual reconnaissance. A further 12 aircraft are in store at Ota.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Cessna O-2/336/337 Skymaster - СШАUSA - 1961

The two recently received C-212-300s are dedicated to maritime surveillance and are fitted with side-looking airborne radar mounted in pods either side of the forward fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C-212 Aviocar - ИспанияSpain - 1971

EC-212 Galaktron 16502 of Esq 401 is readily identified by its nose and fin-top radomes and underfuselage antennae. The EC-212 not fitted with EW equipment, 16501, has a standard nose fairing and is assigned to Esq 502 for training duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CASA C-212 Aviocar - ИспанияSpain - 1971

Operated by Esq 101 at BA11 Beja, the ТВ.30 Epsilon is used for primary flying training. The squadron also provides elementary flying training for Portuguese Navy Lynx pilots. Of the original 18 aircraft, 16 are still in service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SOCATA TB-30 Epsilon - ФранцияFrance - 1979