2º Esquadrão do 3º Grupo de Aviação

The 2nd Squadron of the 3rd Aviation Group (2º/º3 GAV) or Gryphon Squadron is a unit of Brazilian Air Force.

Is headquartered in Air Base of Porto Velho and operates aircraft A-29.

The Third Squadron Aviation Group is dedicated to intercepting illegal aircraft entering the country. With the approval of Law of Kill (A law that aproves the destruction of illegal aircraft) and modern aircraft, managed to reduce significantly the illicit traffic across borders of the country. Also act in support of the Federal Police in the destruction of lines of flight illegal and in joint operations with the Brazilian Army and the Brazilian Navy.