Supersonic scramble for the Italian F-16 Jets
Today, two Trapani-based F-16s belonging to the 37 Stormo were scrambled to intercept a Lufthansa flight transiting through the Italian airspace. LH8619T, was flying from Milan Linate to Athinai, when…
Giornata Azzurra 2008 – pictures (part 4) – (first) arrivals and departures
Here are the pictures that Giovanni Maduli took on May 22 during the first wave of arrivals to the Giornata Azzurra and on May 26 during the departures. Noteworthy, the…
Giornata Azzurra 2008 – pictures (part 3) – static display
Here is a selection of pictures of the huge Pratica di Mare static display. Among the most photographed aircraft, the mock up of the JSF, the UAE Mirages, the Turkish…
Giornata Azzurra 2008 – pictures (part 2)
The following pictures were taken during the air display of May 25 by Giovanni Maduli. Noteworthy, the P.180 suffering a tyre problem just after landing on RWY31, the Belgian F-16…
Giornata Azzurra 2008 – pictures (part 1)
Blessed with good weather, this year's edition of the Giornata Azzura was attended by more than 200.000 people on May 25. The two UAE Mirage 2000s and the accompanying C-130…
Giornata Azzurra 2008 – air display rehearsals going on (in spite of bad weather)
Bad weather conditions are affecting the week preceeding the May 24 - 25 week end and the rehearsals of the air display of the Giornata Azzurra. However, as soon as…
