San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Tribute to the 201st Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Force
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 15, 2017
1. Tribute to the 201st Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Force Marker
Combatieron en aviones caza P-47 “Thunderbolt” contra las Fuerzas Armadas Imperiales Japonesas, por la liberación de las Filipinas, encuadrados en el 58º Grupo de Caza, del 5º Comando de Caza de la V Fuerza Aérea Norteamericana, en el año de 1945. Retornaron a la patria el 18 de Noviembre del mismo año.
Avión, North American T-28 “Trojan”, de entrenamiento táctico empleado por el Escuadrón Aéreo 201 desde 1961 hasta 1980 en esta Isla de Cozumel, decorado con el emblema original utilizado en Las Filipinas: “Pancho Pistolas”.
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These men were battling in fighter planes P-47 “Thunderbolt” against Japanese Imperial Army Forces for the Philippines liberation and were attached to the 58th American Fighter Group of the 5th Fighting Command of the V Air Force of North America in 1945. They returned to their homeland on November 18th of the same year.
Airplane, North American T-28 “Trojan”, was used for tactical training by the Squadron 201 from 1961-1980 on Cozumel Island, and was decorated with the original emblem used in the Philippine Islands: “Pancho Pistolas”.
Cap. 2/o. P. A. Pablo Luis Rivas Martínez · Tte. P. A. José Espinoza Fuentes · Tte. P. A. Héctor Galván · Sbtte. P. A. Mario López Portillo · Sbtte. P. A. Fausto Vega Santander.
Cozumel, Quintana Roo, 18 de noviembre de 2007.
Erected 2007 by Fuerza Aérea Mexicana.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 20° 31.266′ N, 86° 56.582′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo. Memorial is on Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, on the right when traveling
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 15, 2017
2. Tribute to the 201st Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Force Marker
The marker can be seen to the left, in front of the T-28 Trojan.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lockheed T-33. (within shouting distance of this marker); North American T-28A Trojan (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican Air Force Expeditionary Squadron 201 Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Arrival of the Spanish in Cozumel (about 150 meters away); Monument to Gonzálo Guerrero (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Benito Juárez García (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The First Mass Celebrated in Mexico (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Cozumel's Tribute to the Defenders of the Nation (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Cozumel.
Regarding Tribute to the 201st Squadron of the Mexican Expeditionary Force. The 201st Squadron is the only Mexican Armed Forces unit to have fought outside of Mexican territory in the country's history. The unit was formed after Mexico officially declared war against the Axis powers due to Nazi submarine sinking of Mexican oil tankers in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 15, 2017
3. Detail of the 201st Squadron "Pancho Pistolas" emblem
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 15, 2017
4. Additional marker to the right of the featured marker.
This additional marker, indicating that the monument was dedicated by Brigadier General Eduardo Aldasoro Suarez in 2008 reads:Base Aerea Militar Numero 4
General Brigadier F.A.P.A
Eduardo Aldasoro Suarez
Cozumel Q, Roo. Febrero del 2008
General Brigadier F.A.P.A
Eduardo Aldasoro Suarez
Cozumel Q, Roo. Febrero del 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
