Altopascio, Folgore colors airdropped for El Alamein’s 84th anniversary

At the “Nella” drop zone in Altopascio (LU), the War Flags, the Institute Flag and the Standard of the units of the Brigata Paracadutisti “Folgore” were airdropped.

The activity was part of celebrations marking the 84th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. Two aircraft flying in formation from the 46ª Brigata Aerea of the Aeronautica Militare took part in the airdrop.

Airborne colors on display

The War Flags of the regiments under the Comando Forze Speciali dell’Esercito (COMFOSE) also took part: the 4° reggimento alpini paracadutisti “Ranger”, the 9° reggimento d’assalto paracadutisti “Col Moschin” and the 185° reggimento paracadutisti ricognizione acquisizione obiettivi “Folgore”.

Also present were the War Flag of the 1° reggimento Carabinieri paracadutisti “Tuscania” and the medal display of the Associazione Nazionale Paracadutisti d’Italia.

Following the assembly and parade of the colors, the traditional ceremony was held at the drop zone. The program included honors to the Fallen and the blessing of the Flags.

Paduano recalls history and values

In his remarks, Brigata Paracadutisti “Folgore” commander Brig. Gen. Dario Paduano recalled the history and values represented by the units’ colors.

According to Paduano, honor, courage and a spirit of sacrifice unite the airborne troops in service to the nation.

The Brigata Paracadutisti “Folgore” is a highly deployable combat formation of the Esercito Italiano. It also operates in the third dimension and can plan, prepare and conduct every type of military operation at very short notice.

The formation can deploy its units over long distances by air transport or parachute airdrop, including in non-permissive environments.