Change of leadership of the army aviation

11/09/14

The commander of the terrestrial operational forces, general of corps Roberto Bernardini, presided yesterday in the barracks “Ten. Dante Chelotti ”the exchange ceremony of the army aviation commander.

In the presence of the highest local authorities, General B. Luigi Francavilla, who had assumed the interim role after the tragic death of Gen. Calligaris last 23 in January, handed over the command to General B. Antonio Bettelli, already designated as commander.

General B. Luigi Francavilla is preparing to hold a prestigious position at the European Center for Security Studies "George Marshall" in Garmisch, Germany.

In his greeting, the senior officer highlighted among other things the excellent results achieved by the AVES departments under the guidance of gen. Francavilla, in activities aimed at preparing the structures for operational theaters and at maintaining the high training and operating standards of all its employees.

Source: Command of Terrestrial Operations Forces