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Poster for Italo Balbo's transatlantic flight to the Century of Progress in Chicago. On 6 November 1926, though he had only a little experience in aviation, Balbo was appointed Secretary of State for Air. He went through an intensive course of flying instruction and began building the Italian Royal Air Force (Regia Aeronautica Italiana).
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Since 1929, the goal of Balbo was to cross the North Atlantic in formation, an enterprise considered not yet feasible at that time. As a preparatory step to eventually reach that goal, it was decided to organize a mass flight across the South Atlantic.
Jul 16, 2023 · “Gen. Balbo and 24 Planes Span North Atlantic” “Chicago recognizes the honor bestowed upon it by this great flight,” Mayor Ed Kelly announced when Balbo’s flyers appeared in Soldier...
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Dec 17, 2017 · When planning to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the 20s and 30s pilots settled on just one aircraft for the attempt. So when Italy’s Minister of Air, General Italo Balbo, in 1933 announced his plan to lead a squadron of 25 seaplanes across the Atlantic it was looked upon as fool-hardy, dangerous and an impossible stunt sure to fail.
Mar 8, 2017 · Their objective, after flying in formation across Europe, was to cross the North Atlantic by stages. Their ultimate destination was Chicago and the Century of Progress Fair, followed by a visit to New York. If all went well, they would then head back together across the Atlantic.
Dec 29, 2021 · In 1933, Gen. Italo Balbo, a leading player in Italian history during the so-called ‘fascist era’ and founder of the Italian Air Force promoted, with the full agreement and financial, organizational, and moral support of Benito Mussolini, a memorable Aerial Atlantic Cruise.
Sep 16, 1993 · Balbo’s flight was the capstone to Italy’s display of technological achievement, the principal evidence that the Fascist government–coincidentally celebrating its first decade at the time of ...
