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Citat:Brazilian Squadron Starts Air-Ground Training with Mi-35 Attack Helicopters
The Brazilian air force’s AH-2 Sabre attack helicopter is the Russian-manufactured Mil Mi-35, one of which is seen arriving at Cachimbo air base. (Brazilian AF photo)
The Brigadeiro Velloso Proving Ground in Cachimbo-PA is hosting the first operational air-to-ground training exercise with the AH-2 Sabre attack helicopter.
The unit that operates the aircraft, the 2º/8º GAV (POTI Squadron), based at Porto Velho Air Base, will operate under the supervision of the General Command of Air Operations and the Research and Flight Test Institute.
The squadron has been deployed to Cachimbo since Sept. 28.
In addition to the 2º/8º GAV, the 7°/8º GAV (Harpia Squadron), based at Manaus Air Base, is also participating in the exercise with its H-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The Brigadeiro Velloso Proving Ground was chosen to support the operational training, due to its supporting infrastructure, which includes booths and tactical scenarios suitable for the purpose.
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