Taken on strength by the Italian Air Force in 1971, this Hercules went to the Brazilian Air Force in 2001 where it is current at the time of uploading. Pictured at the 1986 Abbotsford International Air Show supporting the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team. It was a banner year in conjunction with Expo 86, Vancouver's World Fair. Five national aerobatic teams performed at the air show : Canada's Snowbirds, Italy's Frecce Tricolori, France's Patrouille de France, Brazil's Esquadrilha da Fumaca and the US Navy Blue Angels.