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The Italian Air Force Frecce Tricolori will embark on a tour of North America in 2024.  This will be the first time since 1992 that their signature red, white and green smoke has been seen over the United States or Canada.

The team is visiting Canada to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  While in the United States the Frecce Tricolori will perform a flyover of the Italian Navy tall ship Amerigo Vespucci as well as other iconic U.S. landmarks to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s expedition to America in 1524.

The team is visiting Canada to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  While in the United States the Frecce Tricolori will perform a flyover of the Italian Navy tall ship Amerigo Vespucci as well as other iconic U.S. landmarks to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano’s expedition to America in 1524.

The Frecce Tricolori, also known as the “Tricolour Arrows” in English, are officially designated as the 313° Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico, Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (English translation: 313th Acrobatic Training Group, National Aerobatic Team). Frecce Tricolori was established on March 1, 1961, at Rivolto Air Base in the province of Udine. The team operates the Aermacchi MB-339-A/PAN, a two-seat fighter-trainer craft. Comprising ten aircraft, including nine in close formation and a soloist, they hold the distinction of being the world’s largest acrobatic patrol.

The Frecce Tricolori elevate the art of aviation to unparalleled heights with a performance that transcends the boundaries of precision and beauty. As they streak across the sky in perfect unison, their dynamic formations become a symphony of power, agility, and grace. The Frecce Tricolori’s choreographed maneuvers are a testament to the pilots’ extraordinary skill and teamwork, painting the azure canvas with vibrant streaks of green, white, and red—the colors of the Italian flag. Each synchronized roll, loop, and formation is a breathtaking display of aerial prowess, leaving spectators in awe of the seamless harmony achieved by these master aviators. The Frecce Tricolori not only showcases the technical mastery of their pilots but also evokes a profound sense of national pride, inspiring all who witness their breathtaking aerial ballet.