Just before the Brazilian president showed up, the presidential VC-1 could be photographed at the tarmac of Brasilia.

Visitor for the Coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Delivered in 2005.

now parked in front of the hangars together with a C130, an HS748 & a B737-200 of the FAB as well as a Varig Electra

The interior of this very special Viscount remains original and intact.

The main reason for my trip to Brazil was to capture this magnificent Viscount, knowing that it had been removed from the tight confines of its hangar for roof repairs after severe storm damage not long before Covid struck. It is one of two that were operated by the FAB's GTE on presidential flights from 1957, although the other was written off in 1967. Access was difficult as it was parked in a distant off-limits area, but all the efforts were worth it! I will now be working on a feature on the magnificent Musal collection for one of the well-known magazines.

Transferred to the Gendarmerie as JBY in 1997. For sale in 2006.

President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on-board, making it "Brazilian Air Force One"

An unusual visitor in TLS for maintenance activities. Note the cables coming through the aft landing gear case to an access panel & from the emergency exit above the wing to beneath.

Closeup of badge on its nose. Preserved at the Museu Aeroespacial at Campo Dos Afonsos. Delivered to the Forca Aerea Brasileira in 1958. To the museum around 1992.

Preserved at the Museu Aeroespacial at Campo Dos Afonsos. Delivered to the Forca Aerea Brasileira in 1958. To the museum around 1992.

[Nikon D50 + Nikkor AF-S 18-200 VR]

VIP transport of the Brazilian AF. Any help on the location is appreciated