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About GAVS
Preserving the Italian aviation heritage since 1983.
In the
past century, Italy built some 30,000 aircraft. Of these, only about one
hundred significant aircraft survive. Some are in danger. Too many, including
those which took part in many great flights, exist only as photographs
or fading memories.
To preserve the material evidence of a heritage of deeds, progress and
sacrifice, in 1983 eight enthusiasts founded the Group of Friend of Historic
Aircraft. Today, we have hundreds of members and four active chapters
in Rome, Turin, Milan and Vicenza. We work with the Italian Air Force,
Italian and foreign museums, industry.
Through the volunteer work of our members, we have saved rare aircraft
(like the last Nardi FN.305), resurrected extinct fighters (like the Fiat
G.55), brought about amazing recoveries (including two Siai S.79 from
Lebanon) and restored aircraft to flying condition (like the PR.2 Saltafossi).
Through our journal Ali Antiche and this website, we have patiently raised
the awareness of the cultural value of historic aircraft. With your help,
we can reach even greater results.
Contact Us : webmaster@gavs.it
Il Fiat G 55 restored by GAVS Torino.