Santa Cruz Air Force Base (Rio de Janeiro)

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro / Itaguai / Rio de Janeiro
 military airbase, military

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Cruz_Air_Force_Base
Originally a zeppelin terminal constructed 1933-1936 by the Zeppelin company for the Frankfurt - Rio de Janeiro route. Converted to a military base at the outbreak of WWII.
One of the few remaining zeppelin hangars in the world.
Currently home to four active squadrons of the FAB.
This will be a major event site for World Youth Day 2012 when Pope Benedict XVI visits Brazil.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   22°56'20"S   43°43'54"W
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