Visit to Cameri Airport and the F.A.C.O F-35 of a delegation from the NATO Deployable Air Command and Control Centre of Poggio Renatico On Thursday, December 6, at the Military Airport of Cameri, the visit of the NATO DACCC delegation from Poggio Renatico led by Major General Andreas Kraak took place. Upon arrival, the delegation was received by Colonel Fabio Zanichelli, Commander of the Air Base Command. After attending an informative briefing on the activities carried out by the base, the visit continued at the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Department, where the delegation was able to view the main hangar for the maintenance of Tornado and Eurofighter aircraft, the technical support rooms, the Directorate of Propulsion Works, and the centralized storage area. The visit then moved to the F.A.C.O. F-35 facility, and subsequently to the various infrastructure dedicated to the assembly and production of the components of the F-35/Joint Strike Fighter (J.S.F.) aircraft, with particular attention to the full wing assembly line. The visit concluded in the museum area of the airport, where historical memorabilia were appreciated, especially those related to the 1st World War. On the occasion of the traditional exchange of crests, Major General Andreas Kraak wished to express to Colonel Zanichelli words of heartfelt appreciation for the organization and the level of activity carried out in Cameri, thanking for the welcome received.
The Aerotactical Aircraft Multi-Role Centre (Ce.Po.V.A.) was established at the Cameri airfield on 23 July 2012 and placed under the command of the 2nd Division of the Italian Air Force Logistic Command.
