Fortieth assembly of the association at the 51st Wing. The event was presided over by Air Division General Claudio Debertolis, Secretary General of Defence and National Armaments Director, who was welcomed by Colonel Enrico Garettini, Commander of the 51st Wing. The day began with the customary members“ assembly, held at the airport cinema. During the assembly, after the usual proceedings and speeches, two scholarships were awarded to particularly deserving students for their high academic achievement and for distinguishing themselves in initiatives that benefited the local community. Among them was Andrea Franceschetti, son of the late Colonel Pilot M.O.V.M. Davide Franceschetti. On this occasion, the "Circolo del 51" also promoted the publication of a book written by Don Ignazio Iacone, entitled "Like lightning in the desert”, the diary of the personal experience of the former Military Chaplain of the 51st Wing in the Afghan operational theatre in the summer of 2011. The day continued with the ceremony of laying a wreath in memory of the Fallen of all wars.
