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Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup in Piacenza

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The third edition of the Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup ~~was scheduled to take place~~ is being held from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the San Damiano Military Airport in Piacenza, Italy. Organized by the Ministry of Defense, ~~Defense Services,~~ Difesa Servizi, and the Italian Air Force, the ~~international competition features hot air and gas balloons alongside historical aircraft from the Legend Formation. As the~~ event ~~commences, it~~ is ~~noted as~~ part of the Valore Paese Italia ~~project, which aims~~ project to promote sustainable ~~tourism throughout the country. Highlights of the~~ tourism. The competition features 32 international crews operating 16 hot air balloons and 16 gas balloons. The program ~~include~~ includes aerial ~~performances~~ displays by the Frecce Tricolori national aerobatic ~~team.~~ team and the Legend Formation, alongside historical aircraft exhibitions and interviews with astronauts. During the event, Minister Tommaso Foti and Air Force Chief of Staff General Antonio Conserva emphasized the competition’s role in “valorizing the local territory and strengthening the bond between the military and the community.”

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