by InTrieste
The skies above Trieste will soon be painted in the colors of the Italian flag as the nation’s renowned Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team performs a celebratory flyover in honor of a historic milestone. On Saturday, October 26, the city will commemorate the 70th anniversary of its return to Italy, a significant moment that marked the end of nearly a decade of contested post-war governance.
The Frecce Tricolori, known for their dazzling displays and precision flying, will take part in the festivities with a spectacular performance, executing signature maneuvers that have made them a point of national pride. The flyover is expected to draw large crowds to Trieste’s Piazza Unità d’Italia, where the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
The announcement was made this afternoon by Fabio Scoccimarro, the Regional Councillor for Environmental Protection, who formally invited the public to take part in the event. “To commemorate the Second Redemption of Trieste,” said Scoccimarro, “I thought of formally requesting the flyover from the Defense Ministry, so it could be included in the rich program of celebrations.”
This anniversary marks a pivotal chapter in the city’s history. Following World War II, Trieste was a contested city due to its strategic location on the border between Italy and the then-Yugoslavia. In 1954, after years of political wrangling, Trieste was officially returned to Italy, symbolizing both a homecoming for the city and the conclusion of one of the last unresolved territorial disputes in Europe.
The Frecce Tricolori, with their signature green, white, and red smoke trails, are a fitting symbol for this momentous occasion. The national aerobatic team is revered not just within Italy but internationally as well, renowned for their elaborate aerial routines and synchronized precision.
Saturday’s flyover promises to be one of the highlights of the celebrations, showcasing the largest tricolor flag in Italy stretched across the sky. The event is part of a broader program of activities marking the anniversary, which Scoccimarro described as a “solemn but joyous moment” for the city and its people.
As Trieste prepares to commemorate its past, the city will once again look to the skies, celebrating its history with the pride and unity that has defined its journey back to Italy.
The event will serve as a poignant reminder of Trieste’s resilience and its enduring place within the Italian Republic. For those in attendance, the dazzling aerobatic display will be both a nod to the past and a celebration of the present—a testament to the city’s unwavering spirit and its rightful place in Italy’s national story.
Interview: Fabio Scoccimarro, the Regional Councilor for Environmental Protection
