Canoas Air Force Base
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Canoas Air Force Base – BACO is a base of the Brazilian Air Force
, located in Canoas
, Brazil.
. When the Air Force Ministry was created in 1941, the 3º RAv became known as Porto Alegre Air Force Base. However, on 21 August 1944, the 3º RAv officially ceased to exist and on the same day Canoas Air Force Base was created.
Subordinated to the command of the 3rd Air Force (III FAe), which is dedicated to Reconnaissance, Attack, and Combat:
Subordinated to the command of the 5th Regional Air Force Command (V COMAR):
Subordinated to the command of the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), which is dedicated to the control of the Brazilian Airspace:
Additionally, the Batalhão de Infantaria de Aeronáutica Especial de Canoas (BINFAE-CO), an Infantry Battalion of the Brazilian Air Force that guards the Base, is also based at Canoas Air Force Base.
Brazilian Air Force
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 branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
, located in Canoas
Canoas
Canoas , which won city status in 1939, is the fourth largest city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population is over 300,000 people. The city is adjacent to the capital of the gaúcho state: Porto Alegre...
, Brazil.
History
The history of Canoas Air Force Base begins in 1937, when the 3rd Army Aviation Regiment (3º RAv) was transferred from Santa Maria Air Force Base to CanoasCanoas
Canoas , which won city status in 1939, is the fourth largest city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Its population is over 300,000 people. The city is adjacent to the capital of the gaúcho state: Porto Alegre...
. When the Air Force Ministry was created in 1941, the 3º RAv became known as Porto Alegre Air Force Base. However, on 21 August 1944, the 3º RAv officially ceased to exist and on the same day Canoas Air Force Base was created.
Units
The following units are based at Canoas Air Force Base:Subordinated to the command of the 3rd Air Force (III FAe), which is dedicated to Reconnaissance, Attack, and Combat:
- 1st Squadron of the 14th Aviation Group (1º/14ºGAv), the Pampa Squadron, using F-5EM and F-5FM (Northrop F-5E Tiger II) and AT-27 (Embraer EMB 312 TucanoEmbraer EMB 312 TucanoThe Embraer EMB 312 Tucano is a two seat turboprop basic trainer developed in Brazil. The prototype first flew in 1980 and initial production units were delivered in 1983. The Tucano family of aircraft became one of Embraer's first international marketing successes, with 600 units produced...
) aircraft for attack, and reconnaissance missions.
Subordinated to the command of the 5th Regional Air Force Command (V COMAR):
- 5th Squadron of Air Transportation (5°ETA), the Pégaso Squadron, using C-95A (Embraer EMB 110 BandeiranteEmbraer EMB 110 BandeiranteThe Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante is a general purpose 15-21 passenger twin-turboprop light transport aircraft suitable for military and civil duties...
), C-97 (Embraer EMB 120 BrasíliaEmbraer EMB 120 Brasilia-Accidents:*Brazilian Air Force on July 8, 1988 an Embraer EMB 120RT Brasília registration FAB-2001 crashed during and engine-out landing at São José dos Campos. Five of the 9 occupants died....
) and C-98 (Cessna 208 Caravan I/IICessna 208The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft built in the United States by Cessna. The airplane typically seats nine passengers, with a single person crew, although with a FAR Part 23 waiver, it can seat up to fourteen passengers...
) aircraft for transport, logistics, and humanitary missions.
Subordinated to the command of the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA), which is dedicated to the control of the Brazilian Airspace:
- 2nd Squadron of the 1st Communications and Control Group (2º/1ºGCC), the Aranha Squadron, using radars and equipment for air defense.
Additionally, the Batalhão de Infantaria de Aeronáutica Especial de Canoas (BINFAE-CO), an Infantry Battalion of the Brazilian Air Force that guards the Base, is also based at Canoas Air Force Base.
Accidents and incidents
- 6 June 1949: a Brazilian Air ForceBrazilian Air ForceThe 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 branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
Douglas C-47B-50-DKDouglas DC-3The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed-wing propeller-driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made...
registration FAB-2023 flying from Florianópolis Air Force BaseFlorianópolis Air Force BaseFlorianópolis Air Force Base – BAFL is a base of the Brazilian Air Force, located in Florianópolis, Brazil.It shares some facilities with Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport.-History:...
to Canoas flew into the side of a mountain shortly after take-off and flying into heavy overcast. All 28 passengers and crew died. - 26 October 1993: a Brazilian Air ForceBrazilian Air ForceThe 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 branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
Patrol P-95 Embraer EMB 111 Bandeirante PatrulhaEmbraer EMB 110 BandeiranteThe Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante is a general purpose 15-21 passenger twin-turboprop light transport aircraft suitable for military and civil duties...
registration FAB-2290 that departed from Canoas crashed into the ocean near Angra dos ReisAngra dos ReisAngra dos Reis is a Brazilian municipality located in the southern part of Rio de Janeiro state. It is located at an altitude of 6 meters and includes in its territory 365 offshore islands. It was discovered on January 6, 1502, but has been under continual settlement since 1556. Its population...
while flying in bad weather conditions. All crew of 3 died. - 2 August 2011: a Brazilian Air ForceBrazilian Air ForceThe 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 branch were merged into a single military force initially called "National Air Forces"...
Cessna C-98A Grand Caravan registration FAB-2735 en route from Canoas to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Air Force BaseGaleão Air Force BaseGaleão Air Force Base – BAGL is a base of the Brazilian Air Force located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is named after Praia do Galeão , located in front of the original passenger terminal of the airport and presently the passenger terminal of the Brazilian Air Force...
crashed near the location of Bom Jardim da SerraBom Jardim da SerraBom Jardim da Serra is a town and municipality in the state of Santa Catarina in the South region of Brazil. It has an area of approximately 935 km².The city is one of the coldest in Brazil and sometimes there is chance of snow....
. All eight occupants died.