Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force Maj. Gen. Luigi Del Bene, Italian air force combat forces commander, gives a speech as the presiding officer to the 313rd Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander relinquishes command and authority to a new commander in front of a presiding officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

From left, Italian air force Lt. Col. Massimiliano Salvatore, 313rd Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” incoming commander, changes command with Italian air force Lt. Col. Stefano Vit, 313rd Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” outgoing commander at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. Only the best pilots from the Italian air force can join the Frecce Tricolori and each year only one or two new members are chosen among those who have more than 1,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” perform a demonstration during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

From left, Italian air force Lt. Col. Stefano Vit, 313rd Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” outgoing commander, and Lt. Col. Massimiliano Salvatore, 313rd Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” incoming commander, salute during a change of command ceremony at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. Only the best pilots from the Italian air force can join the Frecce Tricolori and each year only one or two new members are chosen among those who have more than 1,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

From left Italian air force Lt. Col. Riccardo Isoli, Aviano Air Base Italian air force operations chief, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Italian air force Col. Paolo Rubino, Rivolto Air Force Base 2nd Wing commander, poses for a group photo at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. The partnership between the 31st Fighter Wing and Italy is built on a foundation of shared values, experience and vision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force Lt. Col. Stefano Vit, 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” outgoing commander, taxis on the runway during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” perform a demonstration during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, and Monica Del Rizzo, 31st Fighter Wing community relations chief, watch the Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” perform a demonstration during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” perform a demonstration during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force Lt. Col. Stefano Vit, 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” outgoing commander hugs [rank and name] Frecce Tricolori incoming commander as he bids farewell to the aerobatic team at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. Only the best pilots from the Italian air force can join the Frecce Tricolori and each year only one or two new members are chosen among those who have more than 1,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” perform a demonstration during the group’s change of command at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During the change of command, the Frecce Tricolori performed an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander broke away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Frecce Tricolori Change of Command

Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” line up to bid farewell to Lt. Col. Stefano Vit, outgoing commander, at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. Vit joined Italian Air Force in 2000 and has been a pilot with the Frecce Tricolori team since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Italian air force 313th Aerobatic Group “Frecce Tricolori” welcome new commander Lt. Col. Massimilianio Salvatore and say farewell to Lt. Col. Stefano Vit during a change of command ceremony at Rivolto Air Force Base, Italy, Nov. 28, 2023. During a “Frecce Tricolori” change of command, the team perform an “in-flight handover” where the previous commander breaks away from the formation, leaving the new commander in charge.