Accademia Aeronautica
Type | Air force academy |
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Established | 5 November 1923 |
Location | , , |
Website | www.aeronautica.difesa.it |
The Accademia Aeronautica is the Italian Air Force Academy, the institute for the training of Air Force officers. It's located in Pozzuoli in the province of Naples, in the Italian region of Campania. Among the oldest aviation academies in the world, it was founded in 1923.
In its academic programs, the Academy coordinates with the nearby University of Naples Federico II. Admission to the Academy is subject to the passing of a test open to all Italian citizens between 17 and 22 years old, with a high school diploma. The selection process, which happens between February and September, includes an examination, a medical check, and written and oral tests.[1]
History
The Italian air force was founded as an independent service by
By 1928 the officers' school was supported by separate schools for aircraft mechanics and meteorologists, then further specialized training for bomber pilots and fighter pilots.[2]
From 1926 through 1943 the academy was housed in the
The battles of
In 1946 the re-constituted post-war
References
- ^ "Il portale dell'Aeronautica Militare - Accademia Aeronautica". Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
- ^ The Attack on Taranto: Blueprint for Pearl Harbor, by Thomas P. Lowry, John Wellham, page 47
- ^ Militarism and Politics in Latin America: Peru from Sánchez Cerro to Sendero ..., by Daniel M. Masterson, page 66
External links
- (in Italian) official website