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The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display team performed a flyover at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, July 23, 2024, as part of its North American Tour. The team was flying the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat fighter-trainer capable of 898 km/h (485 kts) at sea level. In a ceremony at Istrana Air Base in northeastern Italy on September 12, 2024, which marked the return of the team from its North American tour, the team’s future aircraft — the Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainer — was unveiled. The Tricolour Arrows replaced unofficial teams that had been sponsored by various commands starting in the early 1930s. The word “frecce” means “arrow” in Italian. See “Calendar” for complete schedules of military teams. Photo by Chris Bildilli, SPI-Photo.com
