Servizio Aeronautico
The Servizio Aeronautico was the Italian aeronautical corps, dating to 1884, later spinning off the Battaglione Aviatori in 1912.
In 1885 commissioned Gabriel Yon of Paris to set up a complete aerostation system, including a winch apparatus, hydrogen generator, a "voiture d'agrés" (riggingly/supply car?), and a silk balloon with volume 536 m3.[1]
After a law of 23 May 1887, the Italian 3rd Engineering Regiment included a company of aerostatiers.[1]
By 1887 had adopted English methods including the use of goldbeater's skin and gas cylinders.[2] In November, procured two smaller English balloons built by Nordenfelt.[1]
On 4 December 1887 the aerostatiers shipped out to Abyssinia, where they established a hydrogen production station within the Italian base. Another production facility continued to operate at Naples.[1]
By 1900 Italy also used German kite-balloons in its Navy.[2]
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| Organization names | Servizio Aeronautico; Aeronautical Service |
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| Country | IT |
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| Started aero | 1884 |
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