On Friday, October 15, exactly a century later, the centenary of the birth of Cameri was celebrated in Cameri.’title from the airport to brothers Natale and Silvio Palli.
It October 15, 1921 It was a memorable date for the Novara airfield: in fact, the chronicles report the presence of high-ranking state officials, civil and ecclesiastical institutions from the area, as well as a crowd of citizens who had gathered for the event. The town of Cameri was festively decorated for the occasion.
The simple but heartfelt ceremony took place in the presence of Monsignor Sacchi, Bishop of Casale, the families of the Palli brothers, and the institutions of the cities linked to the Palli family: Casale Monferrato, Cameri and Alta Valle Intelvi represented by their respective mayors, the Arma Association, the aeroclub, and the Balbo Institute in Casale Monferrato. General Giulio Mainini, national president of the Aviatori Association, was also present.
Colonel Marco Mastroberti, commander of the Cameri Airport, emphasized in his speech: “The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the airport’s dedication is an important event that should be celebrated to remember all those who worked to make it a reality. Passion for flying, the courage of one's own deeds, They made history for Italy and aviation, even to the point of making the ultimate sacrifice. We remember the Palli brothers, but also those who laid the foundations of those values that we still draw inspiration from in our daily work.
The Air Force will celebrate its centenary in 2023; the Cameri Airport celebrated it in 2009; this is the proof of how The communities of this territory in pioneering years were already inextricably linked to aviation and its personnel. A bond that today is stronger than ever and that can only continue to strengthen.the”.
Natale PalliHe was born in Casale Monferrato in 1895, volunteered in the infantry, was recalled in 1915 and sent to the pilot training course in Mirafiori (TO), then was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant and obtained the pilot’s certificate on October 15, 1915 in Cameri. Assigned to various squadrons and decorated for his missions, on August 9, 1918, on the SVA aircraft, he performed the famous flight over Vienna as Gabriele d’Annunzio’s pilot. Remembered for his heroic deeds, he died on March 21, 1919 on Mont Pourrì in a transfer flight to Paris.
Silvio PalliHe was also born in Casale Monferrato in 1896; in 1916 he became a Cavalry Officer and was sent to the front in Thessaloniki, Macedonia; upon returning home in 1918, he fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot by getting his pilot's license in Cameri. Returning to the front with the 90th Squadron, he was killed on October 29, 1919 near Sacile.
