Getti Tonanti

History

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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.

 

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F-84F Thunderstreak

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