Word: bahia
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Natal, Brazil. In formation of four triads, each designated by a wing-color (red, black, green, white) and each plane manned by a crew of four, the fleet was to take off with the full moon of New Year week. From Natal they may fly on to Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. The journey from Orbetello to Bolama consumed one week. Six of the flying boats (including General Balbo's) were forced down by storm on the first day, and held for three days on one of the Balearic islands. Later three others were downed by engine trouble...
...Juarez Tavora. He began the week a captain, ended it a general. Operating in the northern rebel sector?that is, north of Rio de Janeiro?this young daredevil was credited with seizing the state governments of Parahyba and Pernambuco, whence he advanced south upon the huge state of Bahia which adjoins Minas Geraes. Like a dashing Phil Sheridan the "General" moved his army with such vigorous celerity that he was several times reported to be in several places at once...