For this reason, it was chosen as the new emblem, that of the Caccia Scuola of Castiglione del Lago, already in use since the early years of the 30.
The "penguin", a bird that is unable to fly and which in aeronautical jargon often identifies the novice or the pupil, has therefore given way to the eagle with wings gathered for symbolic protection of the young eaglets that fits well with the motto which identifies the mission of the Flock "for the ample space to saettar I teach".
The ceremony presided over by General Pasquale Preziosa, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, accompanied by General Franco Girardi, commander of the Schools of the AOS, was attended by the military and civilian personnel, who in various capacities served at the Salento military airport.
The event ended with an air show that saw the performance of the “trainers” who made the history of the Stormo in addition to the aircraft supplied to the Department: the T6 “Texan”, the Fiat G59, the MB326.
At the end of the ceremony, the National Aerobatic Team in training activity in Galatina after having made the first exhibition of the 2015 season in Bari.
For Colonel Paolo Tarantino, commander of the 61st Wing, “the unveiling of the new emblem is a memorable and highly symbolic event that coincides with a period of great transformation and strong growth for the department. An action of radical and essential change, which treasures everything that has been built in recent years and places it at the foundation, as a precious asset, of all future choices, with the aim and the duty to look forward towards goals more and more ambitious ".
Source: 61 ° Stormo - Galatina (LE) - t.col. Carmelo Catalano, cap. Angelo Guerrieri
