As part of the celebrations for the anniversary of the centenary of the Beata Vergine di Loreto which "Patroness of Aeronauts", among the various cultural, religious and charitable initiatives, the Air Force intended to commemorate the important event by requesting the Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) to issue a celebratory stamp, which was officially presented today.
The stamp, whose edition is 500 copies, is printed by the State Printing and Mint Institute. The sketch was created by Fabio Simonelli and reproduces in the foreground the logo of the Jubilee Lauretano flanked by the Air Force emblem and with the caption at the bottom "centenary proclamation", also bearing the writing "Italy" and the tariff indication "B".
The cancellation "first day of issue" it is available at the philatelic counter of the Roma VR post office - Piazza San Silvestro; at the Post Offices with philatelic counter, the "Spazio Filatelia" of Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Rome, Rome 1, Turin, Trieste, Venice, Verona and on the site www.poste.it you can buy the stamp.
The release of the philatelic issue on the occasion of the Lauretan Jubilee represents for the Air Force not only a symbol of heartfelt devotion to the "Patroness of Aeronauts", but also a precious moment of reflection on the professionalism that such a complex activity like flying requires: passion, attention and scrupulousness.
The centenary of the Proclamation of the Virgin of Loreto Patroness of the Aeronauts is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of closeness, friendship and the desire for collaboration between the people of the air, as well as, in such a particular moment, characterized by the COVID-19 emergency , a stimulus and testimony to the commitment of the Armed Force to serve the country and the community.
The relationship between the Madonna di Loreto and the aeronautical world dates back to 24 March 1920 when the Blessed Virgin Lauretana was officially proclaimed "Aeronautarum Patrona" by Pope Benedict XV, already venerated by aviators and by the Air Force, established as the Armed Force on 28th. March 1923.
