Marina Militare – The Aviationist

Here Is Italy’s First F-35B Lightning II Flying In Full Italian Navy Markings For The First Time Today

January 18, 2018 David Cenciotti 39

The aircraft will be officially delivered to the Marina Militare next week. Today it flew for the first time in full Italian Navy markings. On Jan. 18, the first Italian F-35B, the first short-take and […]

Let’s see the flight gear that makes this helicopter’s system operator look like a Stormtrooper out of Star Wars

January 19, 2016 David Cenciotti 4

Let’s have a look at the flight gear of a modern combat helicopter’s crew member. The above image was released by the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) recently. The photo is particularly interesting as it provides […]

Italian Navy Elite team conduct disabled submarine rescue training with support of EH-101 Merlin helicopter

September 27, 2014 David Cenciotti 1

Italian Navy EH-101 support SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) activities of the e Gruppo Operativo Subacquei (G.O.S.) of COMSUBIN (Italian Navy Operational Divers Group). Support of SPAG activities is among the tasks assigned to the […]

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Recognized Maritime Picture, Sensor Fusion and AIS: inside the Italian Navy's new Maritime Operation Center

February 4, 2012 David Cenciotti 2

On Jan. 19, the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) inaugurated its new Maritime Operation Center (MOC) with a ceremony that was attended by the Minister of Defense Giampaolo di Paola, along with the Navy Chief of […]

Old Harriers and new choppers unleashed. Welcome aboard the Cavour aircraft carrier during "blue water ops".

January 27, 2012 David Cenciotti 2

On Jan. 25, along with the ambassadors of NATO members, EU, Middle East and Mediterranean partners, The Aviationist has had the opportunity to visit the Cavour aircraft carrier during “blue water ops” off Civitavecchia port. […]