The work of 3 11 º Gruppo Vol o, the flight-test unit of the Italian Air Force, can bring tears to a pilot ‘s eye. Giovanni Colla and Remo Guidi reveal why.
ITALIAN AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST

Stunning Tornado IDS CSX7041 ‘RS-01’ celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 311º Gruppo Volo (311st Flight Squadron) of the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (RSV, Flight Test Department.
All photos Giovanni Colla
The motto of the 311º Gruppo Volo (311th Flight Squadron) of the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (RSV, Flight Test Department) is ‘Primus Inter Pares’ – ‘First Among Equals’.