Portaria Base Naval - Aratu (Salvador)

Brazil / Bahia / Simoes Filho / Salvador
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This is the navy base of Aratu, close to Salvador, Bahia State, Brazil.
It was used first by USA during WWII as an air and naval base to control the south Atlantic.
It was later renewed and started operating in 1970.
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Coordinates:   12°48'45"S   38°29'13"W
This article was last modified 12 years ago