For the first time, the F-35A aircraft, 6-01, destined for the “Red Devils”, landed on the runway of Ghedi Military Airport.
Thursday 16 June landed on the runway of the military airport “Luigi Olivari” in Ghedi the First F-35A aircraft, identified by the number of“Tail” 6-01, assigned to 6th Wing.
It more modern ed Advanced fighter aircraft 5th generation developed for the Italian Air Force was presented by Air Force General Alberto Biavati, Commander of the Air Force Command of Rome, by Air Force Major General Francesco Vestito, Commander of the 1st Air Region and Combat Forces Command of Milan, and by the Commander of the “Red Devils“, Colonel Giacomo Lacaita, along with a large representation of military and civilian authorities from the province of Brescia, including H.E. Maria Rosaria Laganà, Prefect of the City of Brescia.
The ceremony, understated but of high Symbolic value, has sealed a passage important in the modern history of the Wing, which will soon begin operating with its own personnel on the new weapons system. I “Red Devils” will be able to compete to increase the operational capabilities of the Air Force's fifth generation, as well as continue to express the operational capabilities ensured with the PA-200 Tornado.
“Today we are witnessing an event of absolute importance for the Department and for the Air Force. In the short/medium term, positive effects will arise that will undoubtedly have strategic relevance for the defence of Italy, for the Alliance of which we are part, and for our international partners.” These are the words of Gen. Biavati expressed during the event.
“AWe were able to witness the maiden operational flight of the first F-35A bearing the markings of the 6th Wing, which, upon its landing at its home base, demonstrated that the Wing has achieved initial capability to support, operate, and employ the 5th generation F-35 aircraft with its own personnel. has since concluded Gen. Biavati.
At the end of the ceremony, the aircraft made a temporary return to 32nd Wing of Amendola awaiting final return to the base of the “Red Devils”.
The 6th Wing, under the command of the Air Squad Command, through the Combat Forces Command, with the task of planning and coordinating training and capability readiness according to national plans and NATO/UE For precision engagement, support to surface forces, and reconnaissance in the EO/IR and electromagnetic spectrum. It also ensures the operational conversion and standardisation of flight crews assigned to the Tornado line.
