Brazil

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[80 years ago today] "

• Although still officially neutral, a Brazilian B-25 attacks and damages U-155, killing one crewman and forcing a return to base. Earlier in the year, Brazil purchased twelve P-36s, eight A-19s, two B-18s, and six B-25s from the United States to replace the 1920s vintage aircraft of the Força Aérea Brasileira. By 1943 Brazil will also receive A-28 Hudsons and PBY Catalinas via lend-lease.

 

Força Aérea Brasileira B-25"

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[80 years ago today] • Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy, citing submarine attacks on Brazilian shipping. “In the face of acts of war against our sovereignty we recognize that a state of war exists between Brazil and the aggressor nations, Germany and Italy.”