The Italian Consul-General in Cologne paid a courtesy visit to the Italian Air Force Representation (R.A.M.I.)
On arrival, the Consul was welcomed by the Head of R.A.M.I., Lieutenant Colonel Stefano De Angelis, who gave an informative briefing during which he outlined the organisational structure of the Italian contingent and its mission, providing details of the main activities carried out, as well as the dynamics of institutional relations and interaction with the Consulate in Cologne.
Consul Lolli then visited the AWACS aircraft and spent some time on board, where he was able to inspect the instrumentation and equipment installed. The diplomat then had the opportunity to observe a training exercise using the Component’s flight simulator, thereby gaining an appreciation of the level of preparedness of the flight personnel stationed at the NAEW in Geilenkirchen.
During the visit, Colonel Arturo Di Martino, Commander of Operations and of the Training Wing of the N.A.E.W. – E3A Component and Italian Senior Representative; on this occasion, topics of interest concerning the implementation, prospects and future of the AWACS project were discussed.
During the visit, Consul Lolli was presented with a three-dimensional logo depicting the AWACS aircraft and signed the R.A.M.I. Guest Book.
Before leaving, the Consul once again bid farewell to all the staff, thanking them for the warm welcome he had received and for their service within the Organisation, and praising “…the dedication and commitment shown in carrying out the institutional duties assigned, achieving outstanding results…”.
Finally, the Head of R.A.M.I. thanked the Consul on behalf of all the Italian military personnel stationed in Geilenkirchen and their families for the support and assistance provided, and for the cooperation shown in dealing with the bureaucratic and administrative procedures essential to facilitating their stay in Germany.
