The Dragões (

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for "

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s") was a flight demonstration team of the

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that operated in the 1950s. It was created in 1956 as part of 20th Squadron, based at Ota Air Base and flew

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jet fighters until being deactivated in 1958. Later in the same year, it was reactivated as part of 51st Squadron, based at

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and flying

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jet fighters, being definitely deactivated shortly after.

External links

Portuguese Air Force 201st Squadron page

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dragoes (Portuguese Air Force) Portuguese Air Force Aerobatic teams Military units and formations established in 1956

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