When we think of the skies over Europe during World War II, we often remember the brave Brazilian pilots who fought alongside the Allies in Italy. But history often holds unexpected layers. What if I told you that Brazilians also wore the uniform of the Luftwaffe, Nazi Germany’s air force?
One of Brazil’s main combat groups during World War II was undoubtedly the 1st Fighter Aviation Group. This aviation group was created by Presidential Decree No. 6,123 on December 18, 1943, and Lieutenant Colonel Nero Moura, Vargas’ personal pilot and trusted confidant, was appointed as its commander. The group was
In the midst of the tumultuous 1940s, Brazil unexpectedly became the stage for an obscure yet impactful narrative – the rise and fall of the Shindo Renmei organization. Against the backdrop of World War II, this Japanese nationalist group etched an intriguing tale into Brazil’s cultural fabric, unearthing the intricate
