Darwin Archives

G.222, C-27A, C-27J and AC-27J Stinger updates

October 24, 2008 David Cenciotti

I had just finished to write an article dealing with the AC-27J Gunship Lite program, when I received a news article about the approval, granted by the Pentagon, for the purchase of 16 AC-27J aircraft […]

Pope Benedict XVI in Australia with the longest Alitalia twin engine flight ever

July 17, 2008 David Cenciotti

When I visited St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney in May 2007 I was surprised to find a display above the Hyde Park gate of the largest Australian chuch. Interestingly, it displayed the countdown to the […]

Baucau and Australia's invasion anxiety

July 13, 2007 David Cenciotti

During my recent travel to Australia I was given from Gianni, my local guide, some interesting information concerning Aussie’s fear of an invasion. He explained that at the end of the 19th century, the British […]