What's new
Van's Air Force

Don't miss anything! Register now for full access to the definitive RV support community.

World War Italian ACE, two birthdays and an Airport Open Day

lucaperazzolli

Well Known Member
Yesterday, here in Italy we had a special Sunday.

We organized an Airport open day in honor of our ACE Cap. Francesco Volpi, born in 1914. Today, october 13, he's turning 100 years old and he's good, fitted and 'in flight' condition. In fact he did, as Pilot in Command, a flyby in a Caproni CA.100 replica where he earned his wings in 1935.

Fvolpi.jpg


RV related ? Of course. They asked me to be part of the event with young eagles program, little of smoke and other common Experimental airport bum activities.

FL_DSC04315.jpg


FL_DSC04282.jpg


For me it's really special because my birthday is today (october,13) together with Capt. Volpi, he's 100 and I'm 50 !

FL_DSC04395.jpg


With my favorite hat I was wearing my favorite long sleeve T-shirt: '1964 Warbird' with a phrase on the right leg 'Keep 'em flying'

Of course my bride was with me :)
 
Last edited:
Happy Birthday to both of you ! 100 / 50 ! :)
Also I Really liked your RV-8 color and paint scheme ! Great job !
 
Happy Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to you both! Always love to see your pictures and read your stories from Italia! :)
 
Back
Top