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ItAF Museum

The Anzio Beachhead Museum – Il Museo dello Sbarco di Anzio

Some weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the Anzio Beachhead museum. Opened in January 1994, in the 50th Anniversary of the Allied landings, the Anzio Beachhead Museum is…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 14, 2009
Italian Air Force

Decimomannu panoramic postcard

Click on the image to open a high-resolution version of this picture taken at Decimomannu by Giovanni Maduli during the 50th Anniversary of the AWTI that will provide a lot…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 12, 2009
Italian Air Force

AWTI 50th Anniversary – Decimomannu

On Sept. 25, Decimomannu airbase in Sardinia, Italy, hosted the 50th Anniversary of the AWTI (Air Weapons Training Installation) that was established the NATO partnership of Italy, Germany, Great Britain…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 8, 2009
Military Aviation

Close encounters….not so close

A nice picture, made by Giovanni Maduli, during the approach phase at Cagliari-Elmas airport with the Garibaldi aircraft carrier sailing below towards Cagliari harbour.

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 8, 2009
Aviation

Beware of some old flight and navigation instruments!

This post is addressed to the many visitors of this site who repair, restore or simply collect old instruments like altimeters, turn and slip indicator, compasses, etc. However, former pilots…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 7, 2009
Military Aviation

How to take pictures of your flight helmets, militaria and collectibles

Each time I took pictures of my pieces, flight helmets, navigation instruments, radios, fuel gauges, aircraft antennas, etc, I always faced with the problem of getting a blank, clear background…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 6, 2009
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