It is a unique collection with about 80 aircraft on display: from the Blèriot to the Austro-Hungarian Lohner seaplane and then on to the hydroplanes. Vigna di Valle is the aviation museum that can boast the largest number of hydroplanes on display, including the Macchi MC.72, holder of the speed record for seaplanes with an average speed of over 709 km/h. The exhibition continues with the IMAM Ro.37 and Ro.43, the FIAT G.212, the last multi-engine aircraft built by FIAT, the SIAI SM.82 and the CANT Z.506, which served with the Air Rescue Service in Vigna di Valle. And also the jets of the early post-war period and those of today, with a special focus on missions outside national borders, the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (National Aerobatic Team), helicopters and parachutists of the Italian Air Force.
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On the shores of Lake Bracciano, inside the historic site of the old Vigna di Valle water landing stage, stands the Air Force Historical Museum. Its architectural structures, between the ancient and the modern, are perfectly integrated into the environment of the natural park in which it resides. The visit is organised through an itinerary that allows visitors to relive, in chronological order and articulated over five exhibition pavilions covering a total of more than 16. The visit is organised through an itinerary that allows you to relive, in chronological order and articulated in five pavilions covering a total of more than 16,000 square metres, the history of the Armed Force in all its progressive evolutions: a path full of events, feats, facts and testimonies of inestimable value that are eloquent proof of the daring and extreme sense of duty that our airmen have passed on from generation to generation, to faithfully and continually safeguard our country.
Rome, the capital of Italy, is a city of ancient ruins, artistic masterpieces, and vibrant culture. Known as the Eternal City, it is a living museum where every corner tells a story of its rich history spanning over 2,500 years.
The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Rome and one of the most famous ancient amphitheaters in the world. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
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An ancient Roman port city with well-preserved ruins, including a theater, baths, and mosaics. It offers a glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome.
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