Brazilian Air Force, Air force headquarters in Brasília, Brazil
The Brazilian Air Force is the aerial branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces, headquartered in Brasília. It operates with several hundred aircraft and thousands of personnel distributed across the entire Brazilian territory.
This air force was established in 1941 by merging the aviation divisions of the Army and Navy. The new structure aimed to organize and develop Brazilian military aviation centrally.
Members of the Brazilian Air Force celebrate Fighter Aviation Day on April 22 and maintain their national motto Wings that Protect the Country.
The command center in Brasília coordinates defense systems and technologies that monitor Brazilian airspace. The facilities are typically not open to the public, as they serve military functions.
The force operates an aerobatic squadron that performs flight demonstrations during national celebrations and major military events. This formation helps showcase the capabilities of the air service to the public.
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