The Wing’s third flight group, the
212°, which this year celebrates the
70 years since its inception, but the anniversary will be marked by the formal launch of the’
International Flight Training School yes
Decimomannu where part of the Group has been stationed for the past few days.
To coincide with the celebrations, the
61st Wing organised a reunion of former members of the Flight Groups, with the aim of keeping the
team spirit from the Department and to strengthen the bonds of friendship and solidarity among those who served at the Galatina Air Force School.
I rally-goers, on their arrival, they were welcomed by the Commanders of the 213th and 214th Flight Groups who, following the initial greetings, gave a briefing outlining the recent developments at the Salento Flight School.
The day continued with the visit at the facilities dedicated to the two groups and the flight simulators; and, near the central hangar, the customised aircraft with its special-colour tail fin commemorating the 60th anniversary of the “ab initio jet” was unveiled, serving as the backdrop for the “group photo” to mark the day’s events.
For the participants, it was an opportunity to to find oneself, with family and friends, and to reminisce together about the experiences and the moments we’ve shared with the Group, but above all to relive, once again, the ideals, values and passion for the Arma Azzurra, which next year will celebrate its 100 years since its establishment on 28 March 1923.
It passage of a formation The aircraft in service at the school brought the event to a close.
“If the Galatina flight school has always been a leading player in the field of flight training, it is above all thanks to the introduction, in the 1960s, of the “jet-ab-initio"”, an approach that has consistently characterised the national training system.
The next online introduction of
T-345 represents the will to continue investing concretely in the concept of “jet ab initio” within a framework characterised by
High competence, deep passion and continuous innovation, “
In the service of the country” declared Colonel Filippo Nannelli,
Commander of the 61st Wing.
