4 November 2015 – San Damiano AFB
Even this year, probably for the last time, Airport Command of Piacenza San Damiano, headquarters of the 50th Stormo "Giorgio Graffer" organized an "open door" for the celebration of the Armed Forces.
As is tradition were invited other aircraft Flocks Air Force. This year there were an AMX 51 ° Istrana and a flaming EF 2000 Typhoon of the 36th Wing of Gioia del Colle. In addition to these 2 machines were static well 3 Tornado 155 Squadron, all versions ECR MLU.
And planes with their loads (missili Sidewinder e HARM, pod Buddy Buddy, tanks and BOZ 102), They were also exposed some interesting vehicles: a fire truck, a tank truck and a crane 100 tone. flow. Inside 2 They HAVE were held exhibitions of photographs, a rich collection of helmets aeronautical, a flight simulator, and some stalls illustrating different specialties that contribute to the smooth functioning of a Wing of the Air Force: weather, armieri e motoristi.
The day, cheered by a splendid weather, It ended with the take-off of 2 machines Guests, after the exit of the public, You have been raised in the air at dusk, when the sun had set and the first shadows of evening peeped.
Unfortunately, programs will be respected if the Air, This classic event it can never be seen again on this airbase. In the 2016, indeed, It is scheduled to close the airport of San Damiano, with the transfer of the 155th aircraft in Ghedi.
Enjoy then these photos