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Avio Heritage

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In the minutes of the Fiat Board of Directors meeting, founder member, Senator Giovanni Agnelli said, "Our technical office is studying an engine to power an aeroplane for the Army Corps of Engineers." It was 28 April 1908.
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well, then we may just remember history with affection
hoping the old country may forgive the part of the Italian nation abroad,
for the sense of indignation with which we are to look at where the country is now gone
our best wishes to the republic at limited sovereignty under the pope king
and his Jekyll island business partners
we hope the best for you all
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amun
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