September 8, 2023 at 4:32 pm
Thought I would share these gems, they are in the public domain.
An Italian Spad XIII R is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. Over 300 of the Spad XIII and its predecessor, the Spad VII, were used by the Italian Air Force from 1917 to 1930 in numerous operational departments and flight schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
An Italian Caproni Ca.3 is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
Italian civilian pilots prepare to exit an Italian Caproni Ca.3 after a historical flyover celebrating the Italian Air Force’s 100th anniversary at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
An Italian Spad XIII R, right, and an Italian Tiger Moth, left, are displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Spad, Tiger Moth and Italian Caproni Ca.3 displayed are replicas that were rebuilt as part of a project based in Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
An Italian Tiger Moth is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Tiger Moth is a 1930’s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was first operated by the Royal Air Force and then ITAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
Three historical Italian aircraft, from the Fondazione Jonathan Collection, soar the skies during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The flyover was a significant part of the celebration and consisted of an Italian Tiger Moth, left, Italian Spad XIII R, middle, and Italian Caproni Ca.3, right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)
By: cometguymk1 - 25th September 2023 at 08:15
Thanks for sharing 🙂 Recently went to the Italian Airforce museum near Rome which has just reopened after a long refurb. I would highly recommend it as a great way to spend a few hours.
By: trumper - 8th September 2023 at 19:45
That’s different , very nice.Shame the TFC’s CR42 wasn’t available.
By: TEXANTOMCAT2 - 8th September 2023 at 19:26
Wow!