Vintage 1930s Italian Glider Youths – Fascist Balilla Aviation Training near Milan

Original vintage press photograph showing young Italian boys of the Balillas, the Fascist youth organization of Mussolini’s Italy, participating in glider trials near Milan. The boys, the eldest only 16, are seen pulling their glider up a hill after flight. Such training was part of Fascist Italy’s push to inspire aviation enthusiasm among its youth.
Stamped Fox Photos, London on reverse, with attached press caption titled “Italy’s Young Bird Men.”

• Date: 1930s

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• Condition: Good vintage condition with light creasing and handling wear consistent with age.

A rare and historic aviation photo documenting pre-war Fascist youth glider programs in Italy.