‘Ermes’ is ready

Dino Marcellino visits the latest Chinooks of the Italian Army’s 3rd Special Operations Helicopter Regiment and learns about the particular mind-set required for this unit’s demanding field of work. Italian Army special ops Fast roping requires considerable pilot skill and excellent co-ordination between the flight crew and the assault team. Right: Colonel Andrea Di Stasio is the former commander of the 3° Reggimento Elicotteri per Operazioni Speciali. The northern limit of the ancient Roman Empire is found approximately along the