Italo Balbo's Transatlantic Flight (1933): 24 Italian seaplanes in America

By Michel Pratt

This book is written by the author of best-seller Airships R-100 and R-101.
Version 2 ** Updated December 2, 2024**
Original French version (4.5 stars).
N.B. The translation has been completely revised and is very adequate.

Aeronautica's transatlantic flight from Orbetello, Italy, to Chicago, Illinois, for the Century of Progress International Exposition. The trip was met with great enthusiasm in many countries, but the United States was the most excited, dubbing Balbo's fleet the "Italian Air Armada." Balbo perceived the mission as a groundbreaking step towards transatlantic commercial aviation, as it was a triumph for Fascist Italy's public image. He was presented with a golden key to the city of Chicago and was bestowed the title of "Chief Flying Eagle" by the Sioux tribe. Upon the Italian fleet's arrival in New York City, they were greeted by hordes of people, and Balbo was invited to dine with President Roosevelt. The city of New York even organized a parade in Balbo's honour.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2895862036
• ISBN13: 9782895862031
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Banq
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"