Pilots for Italy's fire and rescue service, Vigili del Fuoco, are trained on sling loads with this converted Bambi Bucket.


THE LEGACY OF THE STORMO


The 72nd Wing’s heritage stretches back far beyond its official founding in 1985. Rotary training at Frosinone began as early as 1955. Back then, the unit was named Helicopter Center. Five years later, the center evolved into the Helicopter Flight School.


“The (former) chief of staff of the Italian Air Force, Gen. Oreste Gargioli, officially changed the name of the Helicopter Flight School to the 72nd Stormo on 1 November 1985,” Fiorini said. “This change marked not only a name update, but also an official recognition of the operational excellence of the unit.”


On a daily basis, 72nd Wing instructors take future pilots into the skies, including pilots for Italy's fire and rescue service “Vigili del Fuoco.”


52 Nov/Dec 2025


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