Nov 17, 2024 | Aviation Article
Author: Ian French Photography: Ian French & Força Aérea Brasileira Base Aérea de Natal (BANT) was originally called Parnamirim Airport and was a significantly strategic base during World War II for missions to West Africa. BANT was used by the Brazilian Air...
Oct 2, 2024 | Aviation Article
Author: Ian French Photography: Ian French The Brigata Sostegno Aviazione dell’Esercito reports to the Comando Aviazione dell-Esercito and consists of four regiments which have existed for many many years. The regiments all have/had their own aircraft/helicopters...
Sep 4, 2024 | Aviation Article
Author: Ian French Photography: Ian French 7° Reggimento AVES “VEGA” was formed in 1998 at the Rimini Miramare base reporting to the “FRIULI” Airmobile Brigade. The two flight groups of 7° Reggimento “VEGA” provide significant...
Aug 6, 2024 | Aviation Article
Author: Ian French Photography: Ian French 5° Reggimento was established in 1976 at Carsarsa della Delizia, the airport dedicated to the First World War Italian ace Maj. “Francesco Baracca”. 5° Reggimento “RIGEL” formed by the fusion of two...
Jun 28, 2024 | Aviation Article
Authors: Ian French & Jon Astley Photography: Ian French 4° Reggimento was established in 1976 at Bolzano and controlled all alpine units. It had three squadrons originally. 24° Gruppo Squadroni “ORIONE” at Belluno (South Tyrol). 24° Gruppo Squadroni was...
May 9, 2024 | Aviation Article
Author: Ian French Photography: Ian French & Jackie Rodgers 1° Reggimento Aviazione dell’Esercito “Antares” at Viterbo 1° Reggimento was originally formed in 1976 with 11 Gruppo and 51 Gruppo. 28 Gruppo which was originally independent was added in 2013. 11°...
