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Many aircraft, both from Italy and abroad, were invited to take part in the Pratica di Mare airshow to represent all types which served with the Aeronautica Militare.
The Aeronautica Militare Italiana (Italian Air Force) celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding as an independent air arm this past weekend (June 16th/19th, 2023) with three-days of fabulous flying and festivities at Pratica di Mare Air Base, a few mikes southwest of Rome.
Historic aircraft from across the world joined the types in service today in Pratica di Mare, for an airshow that showcased the 100 years of history and technological evolution of the Aeronautica Militare.
The TF-104 of Starfighters Aerospace was ferried to Grosseto Air Base to take part in the airshow for the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force this week.