Great viewing figures for the Trapani air show of the “Fly for Peace” event, which was broadcast on Sunday 20th July on Rai Uno.
Once upon a time, there was a man who dreamt of flying.. The legend of Icarus seems more relevant today than ever. Ambitions have changed, becoming ever greater, but the desire to fly remains in the hearts of the vast majority of people. This, along with the fascination of advanced technologies, explains the million viewers glued to the television for the live broadcast of the event that aired on Sunday afternoon on Rai Uno. Viewing figures confirm that the Air Force manages to captivate everyone, from children to the elderly, proving itself a certainty for ratings.
Your flying team. The roar of Eurofighter engines, streaking across the skies over Trapani, air rescue helicopters flying low over the water, and the aerobatics of the Frecce Tricolori were some of the displays that contributed to the success of the Trapani air show, along with the contributions of numerous studio guests, including Colonel Roberto Vittori, the first European astronaut to qualify as a commander.
Soyuz and Major Luca Parmitano, the last astronaut from the Italian Air Force to fly into space. The air show allowed the general public to dream with their eyes wide open and to learn a little more about those who, every day, from above and beyond, silently watch over and protect Italian citizens. At the opening of the show, two aircraft
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14th Wing. Furthermore, the logistical and organisational support of all the Azzurri personnel was invaluable
37th Wing which also ensured air traffic control during the airshow. The TLC Squadron of Trapani contributed to the setup of telecommunications and radio links, and to the creation of the public address system along Lungomare Dante Alighieri. The
Experimental Flight Department participated in the air show
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Eurofighter with their aerial displays, they left the audience in Trapani and viewers open-mouthed. Also flying was the’
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41st Wing In Sigonella, the helicopters
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15th Wing. The helicopters of the 82nd Combat Centre
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National Acrobatic Patrol, with its aerial evolutions and coloured smoke, marked the end of the show, making everyone a child again, with that wish and desire to overcome those limits that the Air Force has shown to be only seemingly insurmountable.
