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"Saluti, Franz": an exhibition dedicated to the pilot Francesco Baracca

Lugo di Romagna, Italy - Exposition of 24 postcards at Baracca's Museum

Francesco Baracca, also known as "Franz", was an ace of Italian aviation during the First world war. Last days in Lugo di Romagna (Ravenna) it was open an exhibition dedicated to him, at the museum with his same name. The lawyer Roberto Rotondi put on disposal 24 postcards written by the pilot which are part of his own wider collection. In addition to this the Mayors Raffaele Cortesi and Fiorenzo...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1097610
Rome, Italy, 12/11/2008 12:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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