103 Squadron (Portugal)
| 103 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Esquadra 103 | |
Alpha Jet with commemorative painting of the 50th anniversary of 103 Squadron | |
| Active | 1953 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Role | Advanced Flight training / Fighter Conversion |
| Part of | Operational Group 111 |
| Air Base | Air Base No. 11 |
| Nickname(s) | Caracóis (Snails) |
| Motto(s) | ...Se vai ao longe ([Slowly]...you go far) |
| Mascot(s) | Snail |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | None |
| Insignia | |
| Badge | Snail with a helmet as its shell |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Trainer | Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (1953–1991) Northrop T-38 Talon (1980–1993) Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet (1993–2018) |
The 103 Squadron "Caracóis" (Esquadra 103) is a jet advanced training squadron of the Portuguese Air Force. Prior to 1978, the "Caracóis" also received following designations: 22 Squadron, Esquadra de Instrução Complementar de Pilotagem (EICP) and Esquadra de Instrução Complementar de Pilotagem em Aviões de Combate (EICPAC).