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Anápolis (SBAN)
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Rwy: 06/24
Pos: 16°13'45"S 048°57'51"W
Elev: 3728 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1°GDA
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1°GDA |
F-2000B
F-2000C
AT-26
AT-27 |
Jaguar |
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6°GAv
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2°/6°GAv |
C-98
R-99A
R-99B |
Guardiao |
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The Brazilian air force operates a fleet of modern aerial surveillance aircraft to patrol the vast Amazon basin and borders tracing illicit activities. Seen here is the remote sensing variant of Embraer's succesful ERJ145 jetliner the R-99B three of which
Recife, November 2004, Chris Lofting
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Barbacena-Maj.Bgd.Doorgal Borges (SBBQ)
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Rwy: 18/36
Pos: 21°16'02"S 043°45'40"W
Elev: 3657 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
EPCAR
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T-25C
U-7
U-42 |
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Belo Horizonte-Pampulha/C.D. de Andrade (SBBH)
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Rwy: 13/31
Pos: 19°51'04"S 043°57'02"W
Elev: 2589 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
CIAAR
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C-95
T-25C
U-42 |
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This particular EMB120 Brasilia is one of the more recent additions to the FAB's transport fleet, which is currently under modernisation.
Gustavo Kaufman
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Belém-Val de Cães Intl (SBBE)
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Pos: 01°22'45"S 048°28'35"W
Elev: 54 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
7°GAv
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3°/7°GAv |
P-95A |
Netuno |
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8°GAv
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1°/8°GAv |
H-1H |
Falcao |
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I COMAR
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1°ETA |
C-95B
C-98 |
Tracaja |
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The three subordinate squadrons of 3°GAv operate the Tucano most of which feature this two tone grey colour scheme. they will eventually be replaced by A-29 Super Tucanos.
Recife, November 2004, Chris Lofting
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Boa Vista (SBBV)
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Rwy: 08/26
Pos: 02°50'47"N 060°41'24"W
Elev: 276 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
3°GAv
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1°/3°GAv |
A-29
T-27 |
Escorpiao |
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Brasilia-Pres.Juscelino Kubitschek Intl (SBBR)
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Rwy: 11L/29R, 11R/29L
Pos: 15°51'46"S 047°54'46"W
Elev: 3479 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
GTE
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1°/1°GTE |
VC-1A
VC-2
VC-96
H-34
VH-35
H-55 |
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2°/1°GTE |
VU-35A
VU-55C
VU-93
VC-99A
VC-99B
VC-99C |
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VI COMAR
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6°ETA |
VC-97
C-95C
VU-9 |
Guará |
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Appropriately named VC-1A, this Airbus A319 is Brazil's new presidential jet noted during a visit to Paris in July 2005, during which the Esquadrilha da Fumaca made an awesome performance over the French capital. Noteworthy, the Mirage 2000 deal was signe
Paris, July 2005, Edward van Altena/Bas 't Hart
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Campo Grande (SBCG)
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Rwy: 06/24
Pos: 20°28'07"S 054°40'21"W
Elev: 1833 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
3°GAv
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3°/3°GAv |
A-29
T-27 |
Flecha |
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10°GAv
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2°/10°GAv |
SC-95B
SC-105
H-1H |
Pelicano |
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15°GAv
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1°/15°GAv |
C-95B
C-95C
C-105A |
Onça |
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The indigenous aircraft manufacturer EMBRAER supplied large quantities of EMB110 Bandeirante aircraft to the Air Force in various configurations. A C-95B tactical transport from Campo Grande based 1º/15ºGAv is easily recognisable as such by the black fin
Campo Grande, 25 July 1995, Rob Schleiffert
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Canoas (SBCO)
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Rwy: 12/30
Pos: 29°56'45"S 051°08'40"W
Elev: 26 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
14°GAv
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1°/14°GAv |
F-5EM
F-5EF
T-27 |
Pampa |
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V COMAR
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5°ETA |
C-95A |
Pégaso |
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The fine lines of this 1º/14º F-5 Tiger are accentuated by this low angle shot on the taxiway of Santa Cruz. These particular aircraft are from the second batch of 24 single seat and 4 twin seat aircraft received from the United States in 1988. Note that
Cees-Jan van der Ende
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Curitiba-Bacacheri (SBBI)
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Rwy: 18/36
Pos: 25°24'18"S 049°13'55"W
Elev: 3057 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
CINDACTA II
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C-98 |
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Dos Afonsos-Campo delio Jardim de Mattos (SBAF)
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Rwy: 08/26
Pos: 22°52'30"S 043°23'05"W
Elev: 110 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1°GTT
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1°/1°GTT |
C-130H |
Coral |
 |
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2°/1°GTT |
C-130 |
Cascavel |
 |
8°GAv
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3°/8°GAv |
H-34
L-42
T-25C |
Puma |
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PAMA-AF
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U-9
C-95
C-97
C-98
H-1H
H-4B
H-50
H-55 |
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Parque de Material Aeronáutico dos Afonsos (PAMA-AF) performs overhaul on the types listed.
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The L-42 Neiva Regente is another local built aircraft used in numbers. These belong to 3º/8ºGAv but many bases have a handful for liaison tasks.
Dos Afonsos, 1 August 1995, Rob Schleiffert
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Eirunepé, AM (SWEI)
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
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The air base serves as a Forward Operating Location (FOL) in the SIVAM-project and deployments of aircraft take place here occasionally.
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Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz (SBFL)
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Rwy: 03/21, 14/32
Pos: 27°40'14"S 048°32'50"W
Elev: 20 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
7°GAv
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2°/7°GAv |
P-95B |
Phoenix |
 |
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Fortaleza-Pinto Martins Intl (SBFZ)
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Rwy: 13/31
Pos: 03°46'35"S 038°31'57"W
Elev: 82 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
5°GAv
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1°/5°GAv |
C-95 |
Rumba |
 |
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The H-50 Ecureuil is the basic helicopter trainer of the Brazilian air force. The prime operator 1º/11ºGAv is based at Natal, although the aircraft on this photograph is with Recife-based 2º/8ºGAv.
Anapolis, 26 July 1995, Rob Schleiffert
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Guaratinguetá (SBGW)
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Rwy: 02/20
Pos: 22°47'30"S 045°12'17"W
Elev: 1761 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
Escola de Especialistas da Aeronáutica (EEAR)
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C-95
T-25
U-7
U-42 |
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This unit also has a number of instructional aircraft.
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Lagoa Santa (SBLS)
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Rwy: 13/31
Pos: 19°39'42"S 043°53'47"W
Elev: 2795 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
PAMA-LS
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A-29
T-25
T-27
U-7
U-19
U-42 |
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No active aircraft based here. The Parque de Material Aeronáutico de Lagoa Santa (PAMA-LS) performs overhaul on the types listed.
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Manaus-Ponta Pelada (SBMN)
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Rwy: 09/27
Pos: 03°08'46"S 059°59'11"W
Elev: 267 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
8°GAv
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7°/8°GAv |
H-1H
H-60L |
Harpia |
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9°GAv
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1°/9°GAv |
C-105A |
Arara |
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VII COMAR
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7°ETA |
C-95
C-95B
C-97
C-98 |
Cobra |
 |
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Brazil is a vast country with many inhospitable regions, the C-115 Buffalo has been put to good use for many years now. The end is in sight however, with the remaining aircraft being concentrated at Manaus with 1º/9ºGAv. Twelve EADS CASA 295 have been ord
Afonsos, 1 August 1995, Rob Schleiffert
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Natal-Augusto Severo (SBNT)
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Rwy: 12/30, 16L/34R, 16R/34L
Pos: 05°54'41"S 035°14'52"W
Elev: 169 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
4°GAv
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1°/4°GAv |
AT-26
AT-26A |
Pacau |
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5°GAv
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2°/5°GAv |
A-29A
A-29B |
Joker |
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11°GAv
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1°/11°GAv |
H-50 |
Gavião |
 |
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Two 1º/4ºGAv Xavantes in flight. The playing card symbols in the tail band denote their flight within the squadron. Hearts and Spades can be seen here. Apart form a couple with CTA, all AT-26 are now concentrated at Natal although Fortaleza is still used
22 April 2003, Cees-Jan van der Ende
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Pirassununga-Campo Fontenelle (SBYS)
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Rwy: 02L/20R, 02C/20C, 02R/20L
Pos: 21°59'04"S 047°20'05"W
Elev: 1968 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
AFA
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Esquadrão de Demonstração Aérea (EDA) |
T-27 |
Esquadrilha da Fumaça |
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1°EIA |
Controls Esquadrilhas Antares, Castor, Sirius, and Vega |
Ad Astra |
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T-27 |
Esquadrilha Antares |
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T-27 |
Esquadrilha Castor |
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T-27 |
Esquadrilha Sirius |
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T-27 |
Esquadrilha Vega |
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2°EIA |
Controls Esquadrilhas Orion, Centaurus, Aquila, and Leo |
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T-25A
T-25C |
Esquadrilha Orion |
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T-25A
T-25C |
Esquadrilha Centaurus |
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T-25A
T-25C |
Esquadrilha Aquila |
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T-25A
T-25C |
Esquadrilha Leo |
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Clube de Vôo a Vela |
U-19
G-19A
G-180
TZ-13
Z-15
Z-16
Z-20 |
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Clube de Ultraleves |
T-8A
T-8B |
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The Pirassununga flying club is the proud owner of various gliders. For towing duties this Aero Boero 115 is in use, which itself is an Argentinean remake of the famous Piper Super Cub. The type is dubbed G-180 in FAB service.
Pirassununga, Leo Hoogerbrugge
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Porto Velho-Gov.Jorge Teixerade Oliveira (SBPV)
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Rwy: 01/19
Pos: 08°42'33"S 063°54'08"W
Elev: 294 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
3°GAv
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2°/3°GAv |
A-29B
C-98 |
Grifo |
 |
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Two versions of the Neiva Universal trainer aircraft are used by the Air Force Academy. This T-25A is used for basic training whereas instrument and navigation training is performed with the T-25C variant.
Rob Schleiffert
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Recife-Guararepes/Gilberto Freyre Intl (SBRF)
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Rwy: 18/36
Pos: 08°07'36"S 034°55'23"W
Elev: 33 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
6°GAv
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1°/6°GAv |
R-35A
R-95 |
Carcará |
 |
8°GAv
|
2°/8°GAv |
H-50
T-25C |
Poti |
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II COMAR
 |
2°ETA |
C-95
C-95A
C-97 |
Pastor |
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PAMA-RF
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AT-26
U-35
U-55
U-93
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Parque de Material Aeronáutico de Recife (PAMA-RF) performs overhaul on the types listed.
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Odd and rare are the reconnaissance Learjets of 1°/6°GAv. Dramatic angle view of 6002 that participated in the exercise Cruzeiro do Sul 2004.
Recife, November 2004, Chris Lofting
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Rio de Janeiro-Galeão/Antônio Carlos Jobim Intl (SBGL)
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Rwy: 10/28, 15/33
Pos: 22°48'36"S 043°15'02"W
Elev: 28 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1°GT
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1°/1°GT |
C-130H
KC-130H
C-130M |
Gordo |
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2°GT
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1°/2°GT |
C-99A |
Condor |
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2°/2°GT |
KC-137 |
Corsário |
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III COMAR
 |
3°ETA |
C-95
C-95B
C-97 |
Pioneiro |
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PAMA-GL
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A-1A/B/M
C-130 variants
KC-137 |
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Parque de Material Aeronáutico do Galeão (PAMA-GL) performs overhaul on the types listed.
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Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont/Jóia Rara (SBRJ)
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Rwy: 02L/20R, 02R/20L
Pos: 22°54'36"S 043°09'45"W
Elev: 11 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
GEIV
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EU-93
EU-93A
EC-95 |
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Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magelhaes (SBSV)
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Rwy: 10/28, 17/35
Pos: 12°54'40"S 038°19'52"W
Elev: 64 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
7°GAv
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1°/7°GAv |
P-95B |
Orungan |
 |
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All the original F-5s are based at Santa Cruz and featured this camouflage colours upon delivery. The distinctive dorsal leading edge of the tail ('keel') and refuelling probe are clearly seen on this 2º/1ºGAvCa aircraft. They now operate the F-5EM.
November 2004, Chris Lofting
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Santa Cruz-Bartolomeu de Gusmão (SBSC)
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Rwy: 05/23
Pos: 22°55'56"S 043°43'09"W
Elev: 10 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1°GAvCa
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1°/1°GAvCa |
F-5EM
T-27 |
Jambock / 'Senta a Pua!' |
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2°/1°GAvCa |
F-5EM
T-27 |
Rompe Mato |
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7°GAv
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4°/7°GAv |
P-95A |
Cardeal |
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16°GAv
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1°/16°GAv |
A-1A
A-1B |
Adelphi |
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4°/7°GAv is to receive the P-3AM from 2010.
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1°/16°GAv was the first unit to receive the Italo-Brazilian AMX designated A-1 in FAB service.
November 2004, Chris Lofting
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Santa Maria (SBSM)
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Rwy: 02/20, 11/29
Pos: 29°42'41"S 053°41'17"W
Elev: 287 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
8°GAv
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5°/8°GAv |
H-1H
L-42 |
Pantera |
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10°GAv
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1°/10°GAv |
A-1A
RA-1A
A-1B
RA-1B |
Poker |
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3°/10°GAv |
A-1A
A-1B |
Centauro |
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After receiving depot level maintenance at PAMA-GL all AMX will receive a new green / grey colour scheme, but not the same as tried on this A-1B. Instead of that it will follow the existing pattern.
Near Santa Cruz, 22 April 2003, Cees-Jan van der Ende
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São Gabriel da Cachoeira (SBUA)
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Rwy: 05/23
Pos: 00°08'54"S 066°59'08"W
Elev: 249 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
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The air base serves as a Forward Operating Location (FOL) in the SIVAM-project and deployments of aircraft take place here occasionally.
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São José dos Campos-Prof Urbano Ernesto Stumpf (SBSJ)
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Rwy: 15/33
Pos: 23°13'45"S 045°51'41"W
Elev: 2120 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
CTA
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Grupo Especial de Ensaios em Võo |
A-1
AT-26
XT-26
T-27
XT-27
H-55
XU-93
C-95
XC-95
YC-97
C-105A
AB-115 |
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São Luis-Mrcl.Cunha Machado Intl (SBSL)
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Rwy: 06/24, 09/27
Pos: 02°35'08"S 044°14'03"W
Elev: 178 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
CLA
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We are not sure if the unit is still existant.
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São Paulo-Guarulhos/Governador André Franco Mororo (SBGR)
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Rwy: 09L/27R, 09R/27L
Pos: 23°26'08"S 046°28'23"W
Elev: 2459 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
IV COMAR
 |
4°ETA |
C-95
C-95A
C-95B
C-97 |
Carajá |
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Brazil's regional air commands all have a liaison and transport squadron with C-95 Bandeirantes. This example is from 4ºETA supporting IV COMAR at São Paulo.
Rob Schleiffert
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São Paulo-Marte (SBMT)
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Rwy: 12/30
Pos: 23°30'33"S 046°38'16"W
Elev: 2368 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
PAMA-SP
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F-5
C-105 |
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Parque de Material Aeronáutico de São Paulo (PAMA-SP) performs overhaul on the types listed.
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Vilhena (SBVH)
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Rwy: 03/21
Pos: 12°41'40"S 060°05'54"W
Elev: 2018 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
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The air base serves as a Forward Operating Location (FOL) in the SIVAM-project and deployments of aircraft take place here occasionally.
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