World Air Forces

Brasil

(Republica Federativa do Brasil/Federative Republic of Brazil)

Capital City: 

Brasilia

Brief National History:

Brazil was first visited by Portuguese exploreres in 1500 and part of the Portuguese Empire until 1822, when the country became independent. In 1889 Brazil was decleared a Republic. During World War One fought with the Allies against Germany. After the 1930 revolution Getulio Vargas became President and ruled as dictator. Brazil entered World War Two aside the Allied Forces and fought with bravery in Italy. President Vargas was forced to resign in 1945. In 1964 the Armed Forces seized power and remaind there until 1985.

Further Information on Brazil: 

Yahoo Brazil page
Columbus World Travel Guide - South America - Brazil

Military Air Arms:

• Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira) 
• Naval Aviation (Força Aeronaval de Marinha do Brasil) 
• Army Aviation (Aviação do Exercito Brasileiro) 

Bibliography:

• Armed Forces of Latin America (Adrian English)
• Military Balance (IISS)