As happend in 2008 and 2009, Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo) in Rome will host an exhibition with equipment belonging to the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force), Marina Militare (Italian Navy) and Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard), Esercito Italiano (Italian Army), Guardia di Finanza (Custom Police) and Carabinieri (Military Police) as part of the celebrations for the traditional Italian Armed Forces Day (Nov. 4th). On Oct. 28, the first helicopters landed in the Circus Maximus and Giovanni Maduli was there to take the following pictures of the arrivals.
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Great shots as usual ! The new “NEMO” – Italian’s Coast Guard AW-139 “11-01” – comes directly from Luni Sarzana homebase and it has just been overhauled after the first 100+ flight hours.
Ciao Gianni, Ciao David !
Great, I hope you have more pics on this Italian Armed Forces day at the Circus Maximus..
Great shots as usual ! The new “NEMO” – Italian’s Coast Guard AW-139 “11-01” – comes directly from Luni Sarzana homebase and it has just been overhauled after the first 100+ flight hours.
Ciao Gianni, Ciao David !
Great, I hope you have more pics on this Italian Armed Forces day at the Circus Maximus..