 Balbo's North Atlantic Flight in 1933  |
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The sea planes
Seaplane S.M 55 X The communications
Communications network The ships
Ship Alice The airplanes in support The equipment |
From "La Centuria Alata" by Italo Balbo: "I then showed the Chief the documents of our meticulous preparation: the rules of operation of the services, communications and meteorology, precisely in those days printed by the High Sea Air Navigation School, the pilot book plane, the tables air navigation, marching orders, the description of the bases, supplies and spare parts prepared along the entire route.The Duce proved to be persuaded of the efficiency of our organization. " Following some images; click to enlarge
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