On Sunday 10 June, with the opening to the public of the Marescialli School of the Italian Air Force/Air Force Command of Viterbo Airport, the celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the “T. Fabbri” airport came to an end. In the afternoon, enthusiasts but especially families filled the airport, spending a pleasant afternoon among flight simulators, aircraft from the Italian Air Force and the Army Air Force on static display, vintage cars from the Veteran Car Club, model airplane flights, the Operations Room of the Mobile Command and Control Center of the Italian Air Force on display, live music by “Overbeat” and many other entertainment offered by the Organizing Committee, including a highly equipped “children’s area” and the projection on a large screen of the opening match of the Italian National Football Team at the European Championships. During the day, the presentation of the commemorative book on the 75th anniversary of the Department to the rallyists and visitors was also held; the proceeds from its distribution, once the costs of production and printing are covered, will be donated to the earthquake victims in Emilia, as well as the offerings collected during the morning Mass. The celebrations continued in the evening with the guests who were able to enjoy in quick succession the Maestri della Band della U.S. Navy, the “gag” of comedian and cabaret artist Roberto Valentino, guest of honor as he is also a member of the large group of former VAM members, and the syncopated rhythms of the young people of the ’Orchestralunata”; a sober but at the same time elegant and pleasant evening in the classic aeronautical style and the spirit of aviation. In conclusion, the moment of greetings and thanks from the Commander of the School of Marshal Pilots of the Air Force and of the Viterbo Airport, Col. Antonio Coppola, who also took the opportunity to recall that all the celebrations were made possible thanks to the self-financing of the personnel of the Department, the support and assistance of the local institutions and of nearby entities. The Commander thanked the citizens for their festive participation, all those who in any way, whether directly or indirectly, contributed to the realization of the various events related to the anniversary, the local institutions present in large numbers at the solemn celebrations in the morning, the friends of the Department but above all the staff of the Agency who, even on the final day, did not spare commitment and availability.
