Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Tiger Moth is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Tiger Moth is a 1930’s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was first operated by the Royal Air Force and then ITAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Three historical Italian aircraft, from the Fondazione Jonathan Collection, soar the skies during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The flyover was a significant part of the celebration and consisted of an Italian Tiger Moth, left, Italian Spad XIII R, middle, and Italian Caproni Ca.3, right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Italian civilian pilots prepare to exit an Italian Caproni Ca.3 after a historical flyover celebrating the Italian Air Force’s 100th anniversary at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Caproni Ca.3 is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. During World War I, ITAF flew Capronis out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Members of the local community observe an Italian Tiger Moth after a historical flyover during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The flyover was a significant part of the celebration and gave both military and civilians an opportunity to interact with aviators and build relationships within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Spad XIII, right, and an Italian Tiger Moth, left, are displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The Spad, Tiger Moth and Italian Caproni Ca.3 displayed are replicas that were rebuilt as part of a project based in Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

An Italian Spad XIII is displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. Over 300 of the Spad XIII and its predecessor, the Spad VII, were used by the Italian Air Force from 1917 to 1930 in numerous operational departments and flight schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk along with numerous historical Italian aircraft are displayed during an Italian Air Force 100th anniversary event at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The celebration helped strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Air Force, ITAF and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Italian Air Force 100th anniversary historical flyover

Italian Air Force Col. Marco Schiattoni, Italian base commander, Lt. Col. Rosario Fazzino, ITAF director of staff, and Lt. Col. Ricardo Isoli, ITAF director of operations, pose with members of the Fondazione Jonathan Collection during one of multiple events for the Italian Air Force’s 100th anniversary at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 6, 2023. The celebration helped strengthen the relationship between the U.S. Air Force, ITAF and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Calopedis)

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Three aircraft, the Italian Caproni Ca.3, the Italian Tiger Moth and the Italian Spad XIII R, recreations of Italian Air Force World War I era planes, flew over Aviano Air Base in celebration of Italian Air Force 100th Anniversary. The Caproni bombers flew out of Aviano AB in the fight against Austro-Hungarian forces, marking a significant milestone in ITAF history.