Air Force Aviators

Aviators, explorers and scientists come to life digitally to convey a message of hope.

Thanks to artificial intelligence, these historical figures, who have made Italy a point of reference in the science of space exploration, can now share their fundamental contributions in the field of aeronautics and astrophysics.

CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO LISTEN TO THEIR MESSAGE

Giulio Douhet

Caserta, 30 May 1869 – Rome, 15 February 1930

One of the founding fathers of the Air Force and author of the revolutionary book 'The Domination of the Air'.
It comes to life thanks to artificial intelligence, to share its message of constant innovation to anticipate progress and the need to learn from the past to face the challenges of the present and project ourselves into the future.

Umberto Nobile

Lauro, 21 January 1885 – Rome, 30 July 1978

A daring aviator and polar explorer, famous for his transatlantic flights and crossing the Arctic in an airship.
Founder of the Faculty of Aeronautical Engineering in Naples. It comes to life thanks to artificial intelligence, to share a message of courage and vision, emphasizing the importance of learning from the exploration of the past to navigate the future.

Gaetano Arturo Crocco

Naples, 26 October 1877 – Rome, 19 January 1968

A precursor in the science of rockets and space flight in Italy. Founder of the Central Aeronautical Institute, he anticipated the era of space flight. It rises again with artificial intelligence to convey a message of boldness, innovation and perseverance, emphasizing the importance of the past in addressing the seemingly insurmountable challenges of the present and the future.

Francesco de Pinedo

Naples, 16 February 1890 – New York, 2 September 1933

Pioneering aviator famous for his long-distance flights, including a 55,000 km tour around the world.
It lives on thanks to artificial intelligence to reconnect cultures and nations, highlighting the importance of building bridges between cultures and nations for a peaceful and cooperative future.

Luigi Broglio

Mestre, 11 November 1911 – Rome, 14 January 2001

Father of Italian astronautics and creator of the San Marco Project. Now, thanks to artificial intelligence, Broglio comes to life and conveys its message: learning from the lessons of the past, dreaming of the future and using human ingenuity to overcome the challenges of the present, supporting innovation and space exploration.

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