Publisher's Synopsis
The 2022 edition of the Italian defence yearbook, Coccarde Tricolori. It is the only illustrated aeronautical yearbook dedicated to Italian military and government aviation. Each edition contains colour photos, articles and topical interviews on the air forces of: Air Force, Army, Navy, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, Police, Fire Brigade, Forestry Corps, Civil Protection and Coast Guard. In addition, there is a 'Panorama' section dedicated to the main aeronautical events of the previous year, as well as a Fact Sheet section that lists and describes all the aircraft, departments and organizations of the Italian air forces, complete with data on budgets, personnel and flight hours, and an English summary. Coccarde Tricolori is an indispensable publication for professionals operating in this sector, as well as military history enthusiasts. Topics covered within this edition include: the Russia-Ukraine war and the Italian role; 20 years of missions in Afghanistan; an exclusive interview with General Frigerio, Commander of the Italian AF Schools Command; the 16° Stormo Protezione delle Forze, a department of the Air Force which deals with the land defense of military aeronautical infrastructures and military airports; the NATO AGS Force at Sigonella; the Brigata corazzata 'Pinerolo; the 2° Rgt. Genio Pontieri, a military engineer regiment of the Italian Army; the 'Andrea Doria' destroyers class; the Gruppo Operativo Subacquei of COMSUBIN; the 2nd Mobile Carabinieri Brigade; the situation of the police Divisione Aerea, and much, much more! Coccarde Tricolori provides a complete, illustrated almanac on the world of Italian defense and related indistries.
