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Utilize gliders to patrol the Italian territory

Rieti, Italy - Project presented in Rieti, Italian province

The Civil Defence of Rieti and the Central Aero Club of Sail Flight "Ettore Muzi" have signed an agreement for the use of gliders in order to monitor the area and fight fire. The Chamber of Commerce of the province of Lazio has announced a press conference today at 12:00 at the headquarters of Rieti, at the presence of the local authorities. The protocol is a unique initiative of its kind in...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130179
Rome, Italy, 05/27/2011 19:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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