CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF LORETO

On Monday 12th December, celebrations took place in honour of the Blessed Virgin of Loreto, Patron Saint of the Italian Air Force
Accompanied by the Italian Air Force Band, the event was attended by a large delegation from the Air Force General Staff, the High Commands and the Training Schools.
Monsignor Pelvi, during his homily, addressed the men and women of the Italian Air Force directly, stating: “[..] for over ninety years you have been entrusted to the Virgin of Loreto. This bond with Our Lady illuminates the service you are called to perform; in it you intend to draw inspiration from the Virgin, from her extremely rich humanity, her discretion, her inner beauty, her availability and generosity [..]. General Bernardis, in the message addressed to the Italian Air Force personnel for the occasion, stated: “[..] the support of our Heavenly Patroness, together with the tradition of self-denial and sacrifice, of heroism and dedication handed down to us by those who preceded us in “azure”, represent reliable points of reference that sustain and comfort us, yesterday as today, along the course of our mission, for the good and safety of our beloved Italy [..]. Historical insight into the Madonna of Loreto Celebrations at SLEAM in Loreto Celebrations at Brindisi airport Concert in honour of the Virgin of Loreto in Brindisi Celebrations at the 2nd Stormo of Rivolto Celebrations at the 3rd Wing in Verona Celebrations at the 41st Stormo in Sigonella Celebrations at the 51st Wing of Istrana Celebrations at the A.M. Specialist School in Caserta Celebrations at the Viterbo Marshal School Celebrations at the Decimomannu RSSTA Celebrations at the Lampedusa Air Force Detachment Celebrations at the Air Task Force – Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi (UAE) Celebrations at the UNIFIL mission HQ in Naqoura (Lebanon) Celebrations in Kabul, Herat and Shindand (Afghanistan)