Air War Over the Putumayo

During 1932, the occupation of the Colombian towns of Leticia and Tarapaca by Peruvian troops and civilians, in the Amazon region, led to a conflict that almost ended in a total war between both countries. Aviation played an important role on both sides, due to the complicated jungle environment.

In cursul anului 1932, ocuparea oraselor columbiene Leticia si Tarapaca de catre trupele si civilii peruvieni, in regiunea Amazonului, a dus la un conflict care aproape sa incheiat intr-un razboi total intre ambele tari. Aviatia a jucat un rol important pe ambele parti, datorita mediului complicat din jungla.