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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 |
Jaguar |
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6°GAv
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2°/6°GAv |
C-98
E-99
R-99 |
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-99 three are in use.
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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Many EMB120 Brasilias are in use as passenger transport augmenting and replacing the C-95. This one is operated by 6°ETA.
Natal, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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
P-95B |
Netuno |
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8°GAv
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1°/8°GAv |
H-1H
H-36 |
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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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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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 |
 |
V COMAR
 |
5°ETA |
C-95A
C-98A |
Pégaso |
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After a moderinzation programme the Brazilian Tigers are here to stay for a while.
over Natal, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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
 |
1°/1°GTT |
C-130H |
Coral |
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2°/1°GTT |
C-130 |
Cascavel |
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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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Dos Afonsos and Galeão both house Herks. This ex Italian 2475 bbelongs to the former, 1°GTT.
Recife, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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
 |
1°/5°GAv |
C-95 |
Rumba |
 |
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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 |
4°GAv
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1°/4°GAv |
F-5EM |
Pacau |
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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
 |
7°ETA |
C-95
C-95B
C-97
C-98 |
Cobra |
 |
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Over two dozen Caravans are used as light transports and station hacks, like this Natal based example.
Natal, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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 |
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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The days seem to be numbered for the Neiva Universal. The last examples are operated by the air force academy, students start with 40 hours on the T-25.
Pirassununga, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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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After the T-25, students progress to the T-27 for another 40 hours. Obviously, the Tucano is famous thanks to the smoke squadron (Fumaça) operating it as well.
Pirassununga, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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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8°GAv
|
2°/8°GAv |
AH-2
H-50 |
Poti |
 |
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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
|
1°/6°GAv |
R-35A
R-95 |
Carcará |
 |
II COMAR
 |
2°ETA |
C-95
C-95A
C-97 |
Pastor |
 |
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
|
1°/1°GT |
C-130H
KC-130H
C-130M |
Gordo |
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2°GT
|
1°/2°GT |
C-99A |
Condor |
 |
|
2°/2°GT |
KC-137 |
Corsário |
 |
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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C-95A
IU-93A
IC-95B/C |
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The Super Tucano is now the most numerous combat aircraft in FAB service and enjoys some export success as well.
Natal, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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
P-3AM |
Orungan |
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The unit wil re-equip with P-3AM during 2011
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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
 |
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
|
4°/7°GAv |
P-95A |
Cardeal |
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16°GAv
|
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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Both Santa Cruz and Santa Maria are home to the A-1 AMX.
Natal, November 2010, Erwin van Dijkman
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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
H-60L
L-42 |
Pantera |
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10°GAv
|
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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12°GAv
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1°/12°GAv |
Hermes 450 |
Horus |
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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
 |
Instituto de Pesquisas e Ensaios em Voo |
A-1B/M
AT-26
XT/YT/T-27
VH/H-55
C-95B
C-97
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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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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