The Brazilian Air Force is the air branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces and one of the three national uniformed services. The FAB was formed when the Army and Navy air branches were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces" in 1941. Both air branches transferred their equipments, installations and personnel to the new force.
5th Aviation Regiment in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil in 1932.
1º GAC P-47s carried the "Senta a Pua!" emblem as nose art along with the national insignia of Brazil.
A F-5M from the 1st Fighter Aviation Group
A Brazilian Mirage IIIE of the 1st Air Defense Group
The Brazilian Armed Forces are the unified military forces of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Consisting of three service branches, it comprises the Brazilian Army, the Brazilian Navy and the Brazilian Air Force.
José Múcio, the current defence minister.
Ministry of Defense of Brazil
Army High Command HQ in Brasília
Brazilian Army Infantry