At that time the Italian Air Force used some G-222s specifically converted and PD-808s for the radio checking of navaids. These aircrafts were equipped with a sophisticated automatic checking system based on a computer coupled with an inertial navigation system. Duties later fully transferred to the civil ENAV that already operated some aircrafts.

Arriving on the Wednesday prior to IAT.

Departing with C14-16.

Ex USAF. I took this shot from under the wing of a British Island Airways BAC One-Eleven (during a jump seat ride from Gatwick courtesy of Captain John Morris) to avoid any security issues despite it clearly being a non-active aircraft. Later preserved at Montagnana - Gianlino Baschirotto.