Cavallini Rampanti and Cavallino Rampante

Cavallini Rampanti History

The “Cavallini Rampanti” (Prancing Horses) were an Italian Air Force aerobatic team. This team was created in 1950 and flew four De Havilland Vampire MB Mk.51 fighters until 1952, when the team was disbanded. They were a part of 4th Aerobrigata, Grosseto.

Cavallini Rampanti Gallery

De Havilland Vampire MB Mk.51

Cavallino Rampante History

Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) has been established in 1956 from 4th aerobrigata, as a successor of Cavallini Rampanti but this time flew five Canadair Sabre Mk4 (F-86 Sabre). The team existed until 1957.

Cavallino Rampante Gallery

Canadair Sabre Mk.4

Getti Tonanti

History

The “Getti Tonanti” (Thunder Jets) were an Italian Air Force aerobatic display team.The team was created in 1959 at Rimini airbase from the 5th Aerobrigata. The team flew F-84F “Thunderstreak” fighters and existed until 1960. This team also took part in the opening of the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960 and for this reason the team’s color scheme incorporated the Olympic Games rings and colors on the tails of their aircraft.

Gallery

F-84F Thunderstreak