Took a trip over to Lugo,nr Ravenna,to visit the Baracca museum last week,and what a wonder it turned out to be.Not only was I wooed by the beautiful Italian countryside,but was awed by the standard set by the museum.
This is the monument dedicated to Baracca,with the figures plinth dedicated to all the pilots who fell during the Great War.The monolith has a carving on both sides of the stallion.This is situated by the town square.
This is what greets you upon entering the museum,Schumachers 1998 Ferrari!
An evocative painting of the man himself.
The machine itself,you can get up real close,close enough to touch it,and its great to see in real life the details.
Starboard side with Griffon,and I don't mean the wife in the picture!
Port undercart wheel showing lacing to cover.
Strut connections and turn buckles.
The museum is laid out on 3 floors,with artifacts from the war,diaries,uniforms,medals,swords etc.All fascinating stuff,even the wife was impressed,and I didn't have to buy her any shiney bling to placate her,just a nice lunch in the beautiful town of Ravenna.
Also in Lugo near the monument,there is a full size replica of Baracca's Nie 17,but its all covered in polythene sheeting at present so photographing it would be a bit difficult.All in all,I had a great couple of hours viewing the museum,well worth a visit if you're over that way.
Dave.
