On Sunday 31 July, the air show of Bellaria-Igea Marina which saw the participation of Italian Air Force aircraft and helicopters.
In particular, as has now become customary, the’Air Show of Bellaria-Igea Marina was opened, to the notes of the Mameli Anthem, by the “flag transfer” carried out by a helicopter HH-139B del 15th Wing from Cervia, which subsequently carried out a search and rescue demonstration at sea (Search & Rescue). Before the anticipated aerobatic display of the Frecce Tricolori that closed the event, the spectators present witnessed the display of the Italian Army's NH90 helicopter, the Carabinieri's AW109A and the Guardia di Finanza's AW139, as well as civilian aerobatic aircraft, such as the KR2S, the PITTS Special and the CAP231.
In addition to the flight displays by the Air Force aircraft, numerous initiatives along the seafront brought the Armed Force closer to all the enthusiasts and onlookers present. Particularly well received was the entertainment flight simulator, the stand Ed I desk military intelligence briefings.
Also present among the aviation authorities was the Commander of the 1st Air Region of Milan, Air Division General Francesco Vestito, and the Commander of the 15th Wing, Colonel Giacomo Zanetti.
The following day, the pilots and some technicians from 313th Acrobatic Training Groupco“Frecce Tricolori“ they seized the opportunity to train in a’recovery and rescue exercise in the sea off the Romagna coast.
During the special training activity, the rescue of distressed military crews was simulated, who were recovered by the helicopters of the 15th Wing of Cervia. For the Romagna-based wing, this activity represents its main mission, which is guaranteed 24 hours a day, every day of the year, across the entire national territory.
The 15th Wing carries out tasks of Search and Rescue (Search and rescue) within the national territory and in the territorial and international waters around Italy, and for cooperation and intervention in favour of the civil population in the event of a disaster.
The 313° Aerobatic Training Group “Frecce Tricolori” of the Italian Air Force was formed at Rivolto airport on 1st March 1961. For 60 years, their mission has been to represent the values and professionalism of all the men and women within the Italian Air Force, both in Italy and abroad.
