Air Force opens the gates of Brasilia Air Base for an exhibition

After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) resumed its Open Gates event this Sunday, May 18.

The event, a tradition at the Brasilia Air Base, included an exhibition of aircraft and military equipment, vintage cars, parachuting, aerial demonstrations, and acrobatics, as well as raffles and shows with bands.

Visitors could also visit 30 booths of supporters of the event.

Inframerica, the concessionaire of Brasilia Airport, exhibited one of its fire engines, a Rosenbauer Panther.

According to the aviation authority, the event showcases the activities developed by the Air Force and offers the public the opportunity to see up close the aircraft used by the FAB to protect Brazilian airspace.

The organizers asked for the donation of 1 kg of non-perishable food.

The program also included an exhibition by the Smoke Squadron, a group of former fighter pilots, which is again expected to be responsible for the event’s highlight.

It is expected that this year Open Gates will be able to build on the success of 2018 when 70 thousand people came.

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