Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil
Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

Italian Wings Over the Skies of Brazil

January 15, 1931 | 10 min

On an expedition through Latin America, Italian General Italo Balbo made the Atlantic crossing with his seaplane squadron, which left Boloma, entered Brazilian territory via Natal and now ended its journey in the capital Rio de Janeiro. Arrival of the fascist squadron at Enseada de Botafogo. People, many in boats, applaud the descent of the seaplanes. A group of officers searches the soldiers in profile. Italo Balbo, Ambassador Vittorio Cerrutti and Royal Consul Onorevole Mammalella watch the parade of troops. A group of officers with Col. Magdalena, "the intrepid hero of several aerial feats". At the Catete Palace, Balbo and Cerrutti are received by the President of the Provisional Government, Getúlio Vargas, and his ministers. The Italian delegation leaves the Catete Palace.

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

Naomi Scott

Italo Balbo

Naomi Scott

Vittorio Cerrutti

Naomi Scott

Onorevole Mammalella

Naomi Scott

Getúlio Vargas

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