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1º/1°GTT
"Gordo"
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Status:
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Active
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 (Details)
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Version:
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Various models
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Role:
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Transport and Aerial Refueling
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Tailband:
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N/A
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Based at Galeao AB, in Rio de Janeiro the squadron was the first in Brazil to receive the C-130 in mid 1964. In 2013 the three squadrons of Brazil pooled the aircraft and the squadrons remained in place for the crew. |
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1º/6º GAV
"Carcará"
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Status:
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Dropped Aircraft Type
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(Details)
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Version:
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RC-130E
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Role:
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Training
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Tailband:
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N/A
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First received the RC-130E in late 1964 replacing B-17s at Galeao Air Base, Rio de Janeiro. In 2013 the three squadrons of Brazil pooled the aircraft and the squadrons remained in place for the crew. |
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2º/1º GTT
"Cascavel"
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Status:
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Disbanded
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(Details)
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Version:
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C-130H and KC-130
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Role:
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Transport, Search & Rescue and Aerial Refueling
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Tailband:
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N/A
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Support squadron for the Brazilian Army and based at Afonsos AB, in Rio de Janeiro. Received the first C-130H in 1974 converting from the C-119G. With the addition of the C-130 allowed for the squadron to take on the search and rescue squadron. In 90s the KC-130 was introduced which allowed for aerial refueling missions. In 2013 the three squadrons of Brazil pooled the C-130t at Galeao Air Base, Rio de Janeiro and the squadrons remained in place for the crew. |
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