The Commander of the Combat Forces, Air Division General Luigi Del Bene, was present at the event.
On Friday, 22 September, in the historic setting of the Sala Consiliare of Palazzo dei Trecento, in the presence of local military and civilian authorities, the Italian Air Force Centennial Exhibition.
The exhibition layout traces the most significant events of’Blue Weapon, starting from its origins right up to the new technological and scientific challenges in the aeronautical and space fields. A journey that, on the one hand, aims to celebrate the heroic deeds of the pioneers of aviation and the visions of the first theorists of air power, while on the other hand, it aims to bear witness to how much the Armed Force is increasingly modern and future-oriented, in order to offer the community ever more efficient and futuristic services.
Treviso, as one of the 12 Italian cities selected by the 5th Department of the Air Force Staff for the touring exhibition, is the only venue in the Triveneto region; for this reason, some panels have been displayed that are particularly aimed at testifying to the presence of the Air Force in the Marca Trevigiana.
For the occasion, in his welcoming address, the mayor of Treviso, Mario Conte, stressed how the Air Force, and in particular the 51st Wing and the 3rd RMAA, are an integral part of the local community and that hosting this important event is a source of pride for the Municipal Administration and the entire community.
“It is no coincidence that Treviso was chosen as one of the twelve Italian cities to host the travelling exhibition.”. Colonel Emanuele Chiadroni, Commander of the 51st Wing and the Treviso Airport Garrison and Precinct, thus clarified in his speech how the city of Treviso was chosen due to the established aeronautical traditions in the area and the long-standing support the citizens have shown for the men and women of the Italian Air Force.
IThe Commander of Combat Forces, Air Division General Luigi Del Bene, speaking on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, he underscored the importance of the territory “there is a truly special bond here between the Armed Forces and those who represent institutions and citizens on the territory, a bond that over the years we have contributed to increasing more and more with our physical presence“. General Del Bene went on to give an overview of the various phases that have characterised the history of the Air Force. “a journey intimately linked to the development of technology from the first attempts at flight, to our present day and towards aerospace”. In conclusion, he highlighted how the Air Force is “An Armed Force at the service of the Country for the people and with the people, which has transformed technologies and resources into capabilities to be made available to the Nation in carrying out its main assigned missions, including Air Defence, air rescue, and assistance to the population in the event of disasters.
To enhance the exhibition, the Bleriot XI of the Jonathan Collection Foundation and the’exhibition in the city centre AM-X and F104.
It 51st Fighter Wing, Istrana is employed by Combat Forces Command (CFC) of Milan, whose assigned mission is to acquire and maintain the operational readiness of all air defence, attack and reconnaissance bodies, by ensuring the operational efficiency of weapon systems, means and materials, as well as personnel training and the constant updating and optimisation of operational procedures, in accordance with the guidelines of the Higher Authorities. The CFC is subordinate to the Air Squadron Command, which exercises responsibilities regarding the training, preparation and operational readiness of its Units, so that they acquire and maintain the required levels of operational readiness. The 51st Wing, equipped with AMX, AMX-T and F2000 aircraft, in addition to supporting surface forces and carrying out attack and reconnaissance operations, is one of the 5 Wings of the Italian Air Force that ensure national air defence and service Quick Reaction Alert of NATO.
