A single-engined Piper PA-28 Cherokee 9H-FLY with Oliver Bennett, David Polidano, Raymond Ebejer and Ezechiel Busuttil from the Malta Aviation Museum attended the fifth annual Historical Aircraft Group’s Fly Party for vintage aircraft in Veneto, northern Italy.

The local museum’s participation was made possible thanks to main sponsor Mediterranean Insurance Brokers and secondary sponsors Grand Hotel Excelsior, Sky People flying school, Euro Star Garage, Total oils, Mosta Radiators and Splash and Fun water park.

Mr Polidano thanked MIB for making their attendance to the Fly Party possible: “With your support we continued to strengthen our friendship with like-minded vintage aviation enthusiasts and operators in Europe. The HAG aims to keep the aviation culture alive and strong in Italy, and preserves and enhances the historical, technological and cultural impact that classic airplanes represent.”

No fewer than 60 vintage aircraft took part, with the Maltese crew being awarded a memento for having travelled the greatest distance to attend the Fly Party.

A spokesman for MIB said: “It is our pleasure to support initiatives to fly our flag beyond our shores. We thank the Malta Aviation Museum for seeking our collabor-ation and remain devoted to assist in similar events. We take the opportunity to congratulate the Maltese crew for their accomplishment.”