Incident Involving the Frecce Tricolori: the Garda Air Show Faces Possible Cancellation. There is great anticipation in Desenzano for the performance of the Frecce Tricolori, the highlight of the “Air Show Garda,” scheduled for the weekend of May 17 and 18. On Tuesday morning, the municipality and the Air Force had presented the complete program, but in the afternoon, alarming news came from Pantelleria: an incident involving three Mb339A aircraft of the national aerobatic team occurred, resulting in the injury of a pilot. Although the pilot’s injuries are not severe and the aircraft sustained relatively minor damage, the confirmation of the performance over the skies of Desenzano is now uncertain.
Officials from the municipality of Desenzano have stated that it will take at least a couple of days to receive official updates, while the 6th Wing in Ghedi needs to assess the condition of the planes and the time required for any necessary repairs. It is also possible that judicial authorities may intervene to examine the situation. Despite the absence of fatalities, the incident poses a potential setback following the organizational efforts made. Additionally, there was to be a special opening of the Seaplane Base featuring an exhibition dedicated to the aces of the High-Speed Squadron, but now everything remains on hold pending further communications from the Air Force.
