Training and Light attack planes
These Planes are organized in 2 separate squadrons: the Escuela de Aviación Naval (ESAN) and the 1era. Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Ataque (EA41)
The ESAN (Escuela De Aviación Naval/ Naval Aviation School) operates T-34 C Turbomentors from its own base located at Punta Indio. These planes participated in the South Atlantic War
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EA41
This Squadron operates Aermacchi MB 326 GB Pelicans (or Macchis, as they are called in Argentina). These planes were the first to attack British Ships in San Carlos (Falkland´s) Sound. Although they´re advanced trainers, they´re used for light attack, armed recon and Close Air Support