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Country: Portugal Latitude: 39° 49' 59" N Longitude: -9° 7' 0" E Area use / Military Branches: Tactical strike and AD base |
BA5 is located a few kms from the village Monte Real, known for its excellent hot springs, in the middle of the Leiria pinewood.
Units at the base:
- 201 sqn "Falcons" (F-16) offensive air ops
- 301 sqn "Jaguars" (F-16) air defense/conventional attack
Off website 201:
http://www.emfa.pt/www/esquadrasdetalhe.php?lang=ing&cod=e201
Off website 301:
http://www.esq301jaguares.net/
Base photo impression:
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