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Offline imref

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Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Topic Start: August 21, 2024, 12:00:04 PM »
Around 4:30 PM today the Italian Air Force "Frecce Tricolori" will be conducting a flyover of DC. They are supposed to go over the mall toward Arlington Cemetary and will be deploying red, green, and white smoke. Best watching spot is the Lee House at Arlington National Cemetery.

Live cockpit video will be available at https://air.show/frecce-tricolori-flyover-of-washington-dc/

They are performing at Ocean City this weekend.
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The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori are visiting the USA for the first time in over 30 years. Their performance will commemorate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano's expedition to America in 1524. Also known as the "Tricolour Arrows" in English, they are officially designated as the 313° Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico, Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale. The Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team comprises of ten aircraft, holding the distinction of being the world's largest acrobatic patrol. Their 30-minute display will showcase their awe-inspiring skills, bringing a touch of Italian flair to the skies over Ocean City.

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #1: August 21, 2024, 01:19:44 PM »
Cool!

Offline Slateman

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #2: August 21, 2024, 02:19:50 PM »
Why are we letting a third rate air force fly their crap in my country?

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #3: August 21, 2024, 02:26:30 PM »
Why are we letting a third rate air force fly their crap in my country?
we've let the Commanders play here for years, so 3rd rate sound more like aspiration around here than condemnation.

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #4: August 21, 2024, 04:10:31 PM »
Better than a Max-9 discharging door plugs

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #5: August 21, 2024, 04:41:29 PM »
we've let the Commanders play here for years, so 3rd rate sound more like aspiration around here than condemnation.
Ouch.

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Re: Italian Air Force Flyover DC today
« Reply #6: August 21, 2024, 04:50:22 PM »
Ouch.
I know. Nats fans post covid probably shouldn't throw stones.

For that matter, Pats fans post Brady shouldn't throw stones, either.