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"Frecce Tricolori", the Italian aerobatic team: the MB-339 aircraft goes on retirement (VIDEO)

Rivolto, Italy - It will be replaced by the Alenia Aermacchi M-345

The Italian Air Force's 313th Acrobatic Training Squadron of Rivolto Air Base, better known as the "Frecce Tricolori", is close to an important change: the MB-339, the aircraft they use for their exhibitions, will be soon retired, and will be replaced with the Alenia Aermacchi M-345. The announcement was given by Defense Minister Mario Mauro who, during a visit in the base, declared that the new...

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Rome, Italy, 09/26/2013 10:38
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