Eyes to the sky and hearts full of pride: Wednesday, July 2, at the military airport “G. Farina” in Decimomannu, one of the most solemn and symbolic ceremonies of the Air Force will take place. At 10:30, under the watchful eyes of the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella and the Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, the coveted “Eagles” of Military Pilot will be delivered.

A very important and meaningful moment for dozens of young men and women who, after an intense and selective training course, can finally boast the title of military pilot. Not only Italians: among the protagonists of the day there will also be students of foreign Air Forces, testifying to the international scope of the day .

The ceremony will take place at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) , the flagship of advanced flight training, born from the synergy between the Italian Air Force and the aerospace giant Leonardo. An elite school, recognized globally for the excellence of its training programs.

The licenses will be awarded to pilots from the most prestigious schools in our country: the 61st Wing of Galatina (Lecce), the 72nd Wing of Frosinone and the Air Transport Training School of Pratica di Mare (Rome) .

The ceremony will also be attended by high civil, military and religious authorities , to underline the importance of this rite of passage which marks the official entry into the elite of military aviation.

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