Since Monday 16, the day of the start of the airlift, 462 people have been transported and 6 flights made with the C-130J transport aircraft of the 46th Pisa Air Brigade. Yesterday, 68 immigrants were transported from Lampedusa to Crotone and 70 to Pisa.
The transport of migrants is arranged by the Situation Room of the Command of the Air Force of the Air Force in response to requests from the Prefectures concerned from time to time.
The 46ª Air Brigade ensures strategic and tactical air transport for missions inside and outside national borders, emergency medical transport, medical evacuation by air, transport of materials, men and vehicles all over the world , 24 hours on 24 and 365 days a year, thanks to the staff and resources of its three Flight Groups: 2 °, 50 ° and 98 °.
Source: Aeronautica Militare - Public Information Office
