The Classic Machines
The Classic Machines
The Brazilian Effort in WWII – Into Enemy Skies
When the Brazilian president, Getulio Vargas, and Theodore Roosevelt reached an agreement on our cooperation in the war effort, the idea was not only to send army troops to Italy but also to deploy our navy and Air Force. The Lend and Lease Act. allowed the young Brazilian Air Force to replace its obsolete equipment…
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The Brazilian Effort in WWII – Chapter II: Parnamirim Air Base
The battle of logistics When considering World War II, our attention tends to be on its causes or key battles that determined its course. However, a closer look reveals some staggering numbers that are difficult to comprehend. Just to put it in simple terms, over 127 million personnel were mobilized globally during the 5 years of…
The Brazilian Effort in WWII -Chapter I: The Smoking Snakes.
Italian Campaign – (July 9, 1943–May 2, 1945) Following the Allies’ victory over the Axis forces in North Africa, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill persuaded the Americans to capitalize on the momentum and open another front, this time in the Mediterranean region. Churchill’s idea was simple: he wanted to open a second path towards Berlin,…
Catch of the Day – A Pair of Jaguars E-Type
You don’t need to be a fanatic petrol head to know some of the iconic sports cars from the past. Even the most casual car guy can identify a Porsche 911, a Shelby Cobra, or a Ferrari GTO. If we push the knowledge of this casual enthusiast a bit further, he might recognize a Jaguar…
Classic Books – The Encyclopedia of American Automobiles
When we came to Canada in 2015, my wife attended Red River College in Winnipeg, which was an integral part of our immigration program. From time to time, the college library would donate unwanted and outdated books. One day, while going through a pile of those old books, Estela found this gem. This is a…
Sergio’s Pictures – Opalapa 2025
Our Brazilian correspondent, my cousin and good friend, Sérgio Devens Florentino, visited a very traditional classic car gathering in Brazil, Opalapa. The Opalapa is dedicated to the most beloved car produced in the country, the Chevrolet Opala. The 2025 event, the 12th edition, occurred on November 22-23, drawing hundreds of these iconic Brazilian classic cars…
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