Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
The city of Desenzano del Garda (on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy) hosted Airshow del Garda 2022 on Saturday 10th September. Desenzano was the host of the Reparto Sperimentale Alta Velocità (Experimental High Speed Detachment), which tested the seaplanes which would have been used for the Schneider Trophy and for speed records.
Seaside and lake-side airshows (which are the majority of airshows in Italy) are not my cup of tea, both because I like to see takeoffs and landings, and because going to and leaving the show leads to long queues, which these places can handle with much difficulty. However, being close to my home I went anyway.
Just before the show, a State Police AW139 performed a fly-by
The show was opened by a 15th Stormo HH-139B
SAR demo
Display by a Zlin Savage amphibious ultralight flown by Fabio Guerra, former F-104 and Boeing 777 pilot
Francesco Fullin flying a Pitts Special
Legend Formation, legacy flight with Italian Air Force trainer aircraft
Prop planes formed the first diamond: SIAI S.208, Fiat G.46, North American T-6 Texan and SIAI-Marchetti SF.260
Aermacchi jet planes formed the second diamond: MB.339CD, MB.326E, MB.326K (single seat light attack variant of the MB.326) and M.346
Andrea Pesenato, freshly graduated as Italian aerobatic champion for the advanced and free style classes, flying a CAP 231
9-ship Tornado formation. The 40th Anniversary of Tornado service in the Italian Air Force was celebrated in nearby Ghedi airbase just 2 days earlier.
The formation was led by the 40th Anniversary special color, which wears the 4 liveries flown by the type: prototype, early camo livery, desert camo livery for the Operazione Locusta (Italian contribution to Desert Storm) and current grey livery.
A tenth Tornado flew some solo passes
And, finally, the Frecce Tricolori!
Seaside and lake-side airshows (which are the majority of airshows in Italy) are not my cup of tea, both because I like to see takeoffs and landings, and because going to and leaving the show leads to long queues, which these places can handle with much difficulty. However, being close to my home I went anyway.
Just before the show, a State Police AW139 performed a fly-by
The show was opened by a 15th Stormo HH-139B
SAR demo
Display by a Zlin Savage amphibious ultralight flown by Fabio Guerra, former F-104 and Boeing 777 pilot
Francesco Fullin flying a Pitts Special
Legend Formation, legacy flight with Italian Air Force trainer aircraft
Prop planes formed the first diamond: SIAI S.208, Fiat G.46, North American T-6 Texan and SIAI-Marchetti SF.260
Aermacchi jet planes formed the second diamond: MB.339CD, MB.326E, MB.326K (single seat light attack variant of the MB.326) and M.346
Andrea Pesenato, freshly graduated as Italian aerobatic champion for the advanced and free style classes, flying a CAP 231
9-ship Tornado formation. The 40th Anniversary of Tornado service in the Italian Air Force was celebrated in nearby Ghedi airbase just 2 days earlier.
The formation was led by the 40th Anniversary special color, which wears the 4 liveries flown by the type: prototype, early camo livery, desert camo livery for the Operazione Locusta (Italian contribution to Desert Storm) and current grey livery.
A tenth Tornado flew some solo passes
And, finally, the Frecce Tricolori!
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Love the photos. Frecce ones are excellent and as for the 9 ship Tornado, just amazing - fab photo possible the best photo this year for me.
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Really excellent set of shots, the Frecce head on brake is just stunning.
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Lovely and varied set with some of the best images I have ever seen of the Frecce Tricolori!
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
That looks like a great show, thanks for posting the pics. You're lucky to still have Tornados in service and the head on Frecce shots are exceptional, bravo!
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
absolutely superb, hard to pick a favourite although I'm particularly envious of the 9 ship Tornado photo - if only they were still flying in the UK
thanks for such a wonderful post. I've been to Desenzano and it's a beautiful place - I must go back. I normally go to Imola to see my daughter but it's not that far!
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thanks for such a wonderful post. I've been to Desenzano and it's a beautiful place - I must go back. I normally go to Imola to see my daughter but it's not that far!
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
A repeat of the Tornado and trainer formation at next year's 100th anniversary would be a good start!
Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Thank you for your comments!
Unfortunately, I do not think there will be a Tornado formation, as their number is dwindling. I have just learned that the 40th Anniversary special was flown yesterday to Cameri airbase for retirement. It lasted just a week and a half
I'd say the trainer formation is very likely, as it is being flown at several airshow.
Unfortunately, I do not think there will be a Tornado formation, as their number is dwindling. I have just learned that the 40th Anniversary special was flown yesterday to Cameri airbase for retirement. It lasted just a week and a half
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Outstanding, thanks for posting
Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Excellent captures.
Love the Tonkas and trainer formations.
Love the Tonkas and trainer formations.
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Excellent images, nice subjects, great weather! The formations are amazing.
I'm constantly confused as to why the oldest high-hour aircraft are specially painted in Anniversary markings & almost immediately retired? I was expecting to see this jet at the 2023 events in Italy.
I'm constantly confused as to why the oldest high-hour aircraft are specially painted in Anniversary markings & almost immediately retired? I was expecting to see this jet at the 2023 events in Italy.
Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Glorious stuff! Love the Macchis, never knew they had a Veltro II, an odd one as they never entered service.
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
It is privately owned by Volafenice flying museum, which also restored the MB.326E and is currently restoring a Fiat G.91R to airworthiness
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Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Really lovely set - thank you.
Re: Airshow del Garda 2022 - Desenzano, Italy 10/9/22
Excellent thank you. Look forward to seeing the Gina next year, lovely little thing. ..
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