On 1 January 2023 the Brazilian air force began an operation against illegal mining in the land of the Yanomami indigenous people in Roraima state in the far north of Brazil, with A-29 Tucano aircraft to intercept suspicious air traffic. The FAB photographer kindly informed us where he took the photo - at Surucucu, near the Venezuelan border. Photo by: Müller Marin / Força Aérea Brasileira

[Nikon D500 + Nikkor AF-S 200-500/5,6]

This flight arrived with some 30 passengers, all dressed in civilian clothes, but all must be working here for the Police, the government or security services in this extreme remote corner of the country.

New military code.

Whilst this photo is well below expected standards, it is offered out of interest as it now clear that the Canadian Kingfisher programme to replace the SAR Buffalos faces serious problems with shortfalls in performance delaying further deliveries. Weight increases have led to the CC-295 being underpowered. This example was flight testing last summer and still sits awaiting its fate next to 295516. Meantime, CC-130Hs are being used in a stop-gap role. Rather like the USN NC-37 I've just uploaded, it's one of those frustrating southward views where the sun never reaches that side of the subject.

Arriving from Seville on delivery to the Philippines Air Force; to be operated by 220th Airlift Wing.