Santa Cruz Air Base (BASC), in Rio de Janeiro, is the sacred ground of Brazilian fighter aviation. Between 1968 and 1972, the predominant noise on this historic runway was that of the Allison J33 turbine of the Lockheed AT-33A Shooting Star. In this golden age, the AT-33A was not just a trainer; it was the machine that maintained the proficiency and combat spirit of the pilots of the 1st Fighter Aviation Group, serving as the technological bridge between the era of Gloster Meteors and the arrival of supersonic fighters.

While the 1st Squadron boasted the fame of the "Jambocks," the 2nd Squadron of the 1st GAVCA built its own legend under the nickname "Pif-Paf." Flying in the 2nd/1st GAVCA in the late 1960s meant belonging to an elite of aviators who operated with aggressiveness and refined technique. The AT-33A allowed these pilots to execute ground attack and interception missions at an intense rate, consolidating the doctrine that would make the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) a benchmark in South America.

This exclusive artwork by Alexandre Guedes freezes in time the AT-33A with registration FAB 4351, exactly as it operated during the brief and intense period between 1968 and 1972. The illustration captures the characteristic bare metal sheen of the era, adorned with the national colors on the rudder and the insignia that distinguished the Pif-Paf squadron. It is a visual rescue of a specific and glorious chapter in the history of the BASC (Brazilian Air Force Base).

Premium Finish for Your Collection:

Landscape Format (42 x 30 cm): The horizontal orientation is perfect for showcasing the classic and fluid lines of the jet, allowing the artwork to dominate the environment.

Metallic Sheen in the Right Measure: Printed on 250g coated paper with a semi-gloss finish. This technical choice is fundamental to reproducing the silver fuselage of the AT-33, creating an aluminum visual effect without generating unwanted reflections.

Historical Accuracy: A side profile designed by someone who understands aviation, respecting every detail of the paint scheme and configuration of the FAB 4351 aircraft.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Aircraft: Lockheed AT-33A Shooting Star

Squadron: 2nd/1st GAVCA "Pif-Paf"

Historical Period: 1968-1972

Size: 16" x 11,5" (Horizontal/A3 Format)

Paper: Premium Coated, 250g

Finish: Semi-gloss

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.