The 25th edition of the Air Show was held on Saturday 2 September in Jesolo, once again delivering strong emotions and pure adrenaline to the 500,000 spectators who packed the beaches of the coastline to witness the spectacular evolutions of the National Acrobatic Patrol and aircraft of the 15th Wing and 51st Wing which have given rise to the airshow's packed programme.
Preview of the event, in the morning, the inauguration ceremony of access to the sea named after the Frecce Tricolori in the presence of civil and military authorities, making Jesolo the first city in Italy to dedicate a street to PAN to prove the affection that the citizenry and the Veneto region hold for the Italian Air Force and the Frecce Tricolori.
In the afternoon, the helicopter fly-over with the tricolour flag HH-139B del 15th Wing, kicked off the flight programme of the various participating configurations, including the “Patrouille de France” and the Swiss Air Force F-18 aircraft.
The flight of two AMX del 132nd Flying Group del 51st Fighter Wing, Istrana, it has allowed us to showcase the characteristics of the aircraft which, since it entered service over 30 years ago, has been distinguished by its features and qualities that have led to its prolonged use in various operational theatres and in different training and civilian support contexts.
It Experimental Flight Department, present with the C-27J Spartan, the T-346A and the’Eurofighter Typhoon F-2000A has enhanced the event through an activity that has highlighted the qualities and capabilities of the aircraft, as well as the high level of crew training.
To complete the programme, the Italian Army's Mangusta, the Guardia di Finanza's AW 169 and other military and civilian aircraft.
At the end of the day, the Italian Air Force aerobatic team's display enthralled the audience with its thrilling aerial manoeuvres for approximately 25 minutes.
Among the authorities present to attend the Air Show were the Undersecretary of State for Defence, Senator Isabella Rauti, and the Commander of the 1st Air Region, , Air Force General Francesco Vestito, the Mayor of Jesolo, Dr Christofer De Zotti and the Commander of the 51st Wing Istrana Colonel Emanuele Chiadroni.
