The Esquadrilha da Fumaça was formed on May 14, 1952 when they performed their first official exhibition.
Ever since, thousands of people have been having an exciting opportunity to be in touch with the pilot’s expertise, and the competent team of mechanics that support them, and it wakes up, in this way, the recognition, the admiration and the respect of the Brazilian Air Force.
Now, with more than 2,900 demonstrations accomplished in Brazil and abroad, the “Smoke Squadron” proudly crosses the skies. Planes flown by a team whose bravery and pride come not only from the mutual confidence developed along lots of training sessions but also from the certainty of being representing an institution that excels for the efficiency in the defense and sovereignty of our homeland air space.
The mission of the Esquadrilha da Fumaça Air Demonstration Squadron is to
bring together civilian and military aeronautical communities,
to contribute for a better integration between the Air Force and the other Armed Forces,
to represent the Brazilian Air Force in popular events in Brazil and abroad,
to bring youngsters to the civilian and military aeronautical careers,
to show the quality of the Brazilian aerospace industry, and
to show the capabilities and high level of training of the Brazilian Air Force crews.
The Esquadrilha da Fumaça is the Brazilian Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, also called the "Esquadrilha da Fumaça" (The Smoke Squadron), are based at the Brazilian Air Force Academy in Pirassununga.
