The Frecce Tricolori aerobatic patrol, as in previous editions, flew over the starting grid of the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix at the Monza National Autodrome.
On Sunday 3rd September, it was once again renewed on the’Monza National Autodrome the consolidated union between the world of Formula 1 and the Air Force. On the occasion of Italian Grand Prix In Monza, in fact, 9 MB-339PAN aircraft flew over the starting grid of the car race, unfurling the world's longest Tricolore in the sky.
The Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team's flypast took place just after the final notes of the Mameli Anthem. The flyover of the Monza National Autodrome is now a traditional event, repeated every year since 2015, and is highly appreciated by fans of the automotive and aeronautical worlds.
This particular flypast has even greater significance because it took place in the centenary year of the Italian Air Force’s establishment as an autonomous armed force, which occurred in 1923. One hundred years of history: the same as the “Temple of Speed” which celebrated them just last year.
History, speed, innovation, technology, engines and team spirit have always united the Flying Departments of the Italian Air Force, the Monza National Autodrome and Formula 1 teams. Ever since the Armed Force was established in 1923, the men and women in blue have operated daily in service of the country with innovation and modernity.
The 313th Aerobatic Training Group “Frecce Tricolori”
The 313th Aerobatic Training Group, this being the official designation of the Department, is a Flying Group of the Italian Air Force which, since 1st March 1961, the date of its establishment at Rivolto Air Base (UD), has had the task of representing the capabilities of the entire Armed Force.
The mission assigned to the Frecce Tricolori is indeed to represent, in the eyes of Italy and the world, through their spectacular aerobatics, the founding values of the Air Force: professionalism, team spirit, constant commitment, and the pursuit of improvement.
The Frecce Tricolori, Heirs to a long and glorious acrobatic tradition from the past, they are today a Unit composed of approximately 100 military personnel, who have the honour of representing the over 40,000 men and women of the Air Force through their work.
Throughout this airshow season, the Frecce Tricolori, during their transfers for air displays across the national territory, will fly over every regional capital with the aim of thanking all Italian citizens who have served and supported the Armed Forces in these hundred years of history. The initiative is called the’AM thanks Italy.
