Mexican &quot;Aztec Eagles&quot; Squadron. Part of Squadron 201 which fought alongside American squadrons in the Pacific Theater.

Mexican &quot;Aztec Eagles&quot; Squadron

A Philippine Army and Mexican Air Force (FEAM)members admire the representation of "Panchito Pistoles", the mascot of the Escuadron 201, painted on a wing fragment of a Japanese aircraft. "Panchito Pistoles" stared in the Walt Disney film "The Three Caballeros" and was adopted by their unit.(rudeerude)

"Panchito Pistoles"

The 201st Fighter Squadron was commended by General Douglas MacArthur, but the FAEM was disbanded after returning from the Philippines. Escuadrón 201 is still an active duty squadron, flying the Pilatus PC-7 from Cozumel, Quintana Roo, and saw extensive counter-insurgency service during the 1994 uprising in Chiapas.

The squadron was the subject of the Mexican film Escuadrón 201, directed by Jaime Salvador and released in 1945.

Mexican &quot;Aztec Eagles&quot; Squadron

Mexican "Aztec Eagles" Squadron