AN AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE C-27J LANDS AT THE 72ND STORMO DI FROSINONE

The Italian Air Force, in support of national industry, for the specific tests of the aircraft built by Leonardo on the grass runway at Frosinone Airport

21/07/2021

Source: 72nd Wing - Frosinone

Author: Major Massimiliano D'Elia

The Italian Air Force, in support of national industry, for the peculiar tests of the aircraft built by Leonardo on the grass runway at Frosinone Airport It took place on the 20th and 21st of July 2021, at the 72nd Wing of Frosinone, a peculiar aerial activity, requested by Leonardo Aircraft Division and authorised by the Air Staff, in which a C-27J of the Royal Australian Air Force (Royal Australian Air ForceIt carried out a series of take-offs and landings on a grass runway, as well as loading and unloading tests in a dedicated parking area. It2nd Air Force Engineers Department, dependent onInfrastructure ServicesFrom the Air Force Logistics Command, it oversees the studies, investigations, designs, procurements, and execution of works necessary to ensure the availability and efficiency of infrastructures used by the Air Force. The execution of works is carried out through sub-contracts to external companies or directly managed with military and civilian personnel of the 8th Field Engineer Group. DIn addition to the aforementioned Field Engineer Group, the 2nd Engineer Regiment also oversees the Air Force Central Bodies Office and the Main Laboratory for Building Materials and Testing. Furthermore, in outlying areas, it is responsible for the Technical Services of the Pisa, Decimomannu, Pratica di Mare, and Grosseto Infrastructure Districts, as well as the Off-Site Works Services at Palazzo Aeronautica and Centocelle.