Public appreciated the Smoke Squadron Yasmim Grijó More than 55 thousand people passed through the São Pedro da Aldeia Naval Air Base, in the Lagos Region of Rio, this Sunday (2), during another edition of the Open Gates of Naval Aviation. According to the organizers of the event, families from different cities in the Lakes Region and other parts of the state took advantage of the opportunity to get to know military aircraft up close, follow operational demonstrations and watch the aviation presentation. Entry was free upon donation of 1 kg of non-perishable food. In total, according to those responsible for the event, 23,946 kg of food were collected, which will be destined for charitable institutions in the region. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp.
Open Gates of Naval Aviation brings together more than 55 thousand people in São Pedro da Aldeia
Public appreciated the Smoke Squadron Yasmim Grijó More than 55 thousand people passed through the São Pedro da Aldeia Naval Air Base, in the Lagos Region of Rio, this Sunday (2), during another edition of the Open...
The program included an exhibition of Brazilian Navy aircraft, demonstrations by the Combat Diver Group (GruMeC), presentations with war dogs, shows by the Martial Band and the FuziBossa band, from the Marine Corps, as well as activities aimed at the whole family. One of the most anticipated moments was the presentation of the Esquadrilha da Fumaça. For around 35 minutes, the pilots performed approximately 50 aerial maneuvers that captured the public's attention and generated applause and hundreds of cell phone recordings. Esquadrilha da Fumaça puts on a show at Gates Abertos Yasmim Grijó According to the leader of the Esquadrilha da Fumaça, Major Lucas Yoshida, in addition to the aerial show, the team's mission is to bring the Brazilian Air Force closer to the population. "The Fumaça Squadron's mission is to spread the institutional image of the Brazilian Air Force through demonstrations and the contact we have with the public. The presentation is made up of around 50 maneuvers carried out over approximately 35 minutes. It is a great pleasure to participate in this event", he stated. In addition to the attractions, the event also marked the beginning of celebrations for 110 years of Naval Aviation and sought to bring the population closer to the activities carried out by the Brazilian Navy. For the commander of the Naval Air Force, Rear Admiral (FN) Tonini, opening the doors of the Base is a way of showing society how the work carried out by the military works. "The Brazilian Navy feels very honored to open the gates to the public. It is great that citizens can come to our Base, understand how our daily lives work, see how we take care of our heritage and awaken in young people a love for a military career", he highlighted. Among the visitors was lawyer Mariane Foli, who participated in Gates Abertos for the first time alongside her two daughters, aged 4 and 15. "It's an event for the whole family. My four-year-old daughter is delighted with the presentations. It's an event that appeals to all age groups. I definitely intend to return", he said. Open Gates is held by the Brazilian Navy with the aim of bringing the institution closer to society, allowing visitors to get to know the Naval Aviation routine and part of the structure used in military operations up close. Open Gates brought the public closer to Naval Aviation Yasmim Grijó READ ALSO: Pile-up with five trucks leaves one person dead on BR-101, in Silva Jardim Búzios City Hall complies with court decision and removes Environment Secretary Tourist is injured on access trail to Praia do Forno in Búzios
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