SOUTH ATLANTIC SUB-HUNTERS

Brazil was the first Latin American country to take an active part in World War Two. Carrying out anti-submarine operations from the country’s coasts, the Força Aérea Brasileira played a vital role in protecting convoys heading to the USA BRAZILIAN ASW Brazil was a pioneer in Latin America when it came to creating its own air force as a separate armed service. On 20 January 1941, President Getúlio Vargas signed a decree establishing the Aeronautics Ministry and merging army and