In Scicli and Donnalucata, not only the Frecce Tricolori but also a concert by the AM Military Band.
Within the framework of Centenary On Saturday 22 July, to mark the establishment of the Air Force, Italian Air Force Band in Scicli (RG), on the striking Sagrato of the Church of Consolazione, while on Sunday 23 July the “Donnalucata Air Show 2023”on the namesake promenade of the Ragusa coastline with the presence of National Acrobatic Patrol and other AM and non-AM assets.
Despite the high temperatures over the weekend, the seaside resort of Donnalucata This was the stop chosen by thousands of bathers and spectators who, also taking advantage of the presence of various aviation stands and an Frecce Tricolori simulator, had the opportunity to get to know the institutional duties and the commitment of the Blue Wing personnel up close. To complete the Sicilian week, there was also the flypast of the Frecce Tricolori on the capital city Palermo and the islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria.
The two-day celebration saw, together with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Force General Luca Goretti, the involvement of personnel, vehicles and Air Force assets from various parts of Italy, including Sigonella military airport which, in these very days, is engaged in supporting Catania-Fontanarossa civil airport following the serious fire that broke out inside it.
Among the many authorities present at Scicli and in the hamlet of Donnalucata, the Minister for Disabilities Hon. Alessandra Locatelli and the President of the Defence Committee Hon. Nino Minardo.
Welcomed by Mayor Mario Marino and the entire municipal administration, General Goretti visited the city's historic town hall, whose rooms serve as the setting for scenes from the well-known television drama “Inspector Montalbano”; the set is managed by the local council.Agire Cooperative“, formed by disabled boys, like Enrico who masterfully illustrated and explained the places to the authorities who attended.
