C-130 Reference
1º/1°GTT "Gordo" | ||||
Status:
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Active
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Version: | Various models | |||
Role: | Transport and Aerial Refueling | |||
Tailband: | N/A | |||
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. | ||||
1º/6º GAV "Carcará" | ||||
Status:
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Dropped Aircraft Type
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Version: | RC-130E | |||
Role: | Training | |||
Tailband: | N/A | |||
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. | ||||
2º/1º GTT "Cascavel" | ||||
Status:
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Disbanded
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Version: | C-130H and KC-130 | |||
Role: | Transport, Search & Rescue and Aerial Refueling | |||
Tailband: | N/A | |||
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. | ||||