Antonio Di Trapani
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About Antonio Di Trapani
Passionate about promoting aviation and the beauty of flight, Antonio loves to take photos, read, and write about airplanes and helicopters as well. Based in Palermo, Italy , he is a frequent airshow visitor.
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
I love all kind of aircraft, but if I have to pick one, probably it would be the Panavia Tornado: I have a soft spot for swing wing, plus it shows what different countries can do when they decide to collaborate.
Why do you love aviation?
I love aviation because it can transform space and time into relative concepts,it's extremely fascinating from a technical point of view, and as a STEM teacher I love contemplating aerodynamical profiles.
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