Plane draws an "N" in the sky for the Napoli championship

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On May 9, 2023, Napoli fans were able to admire a spectacular and unusual tribute to their champions: a plane tracked in the skies of the Gulf of Naples a path in the shape of a gigantic "N", symbol of the football team that recently won the third championship of its history.

Although the drawing was not visible to the naked eye, the Flightradar24 website tracked the flight and shared the image of the route on social media, attracting the attention of enthusiasts and the media.

What is the Tecnam P-2008JC

The aircraft that made this tribute possible is a Tecnam P-2008JC, high-wing, single-engine and two-seat aircraft produced by the Italian company Tecnam Flight Academy.
This flight school born after the war by the Pascale brothers, represents an excellence in the aeronautical sector of the Campania region.

Where did the flight depart from?

The Tecnam P-2008JC took off from Capua at 15:02 of 9 May 2023 ed landed at 16pm, after having traced a path in the sky in the shape of a majestic "N" enclosed in a circle, recalling the logo of the Calcio Napoli sports club.

The plane's thrilling journey goes viral among fans

The news of the event it spread rapidly among the Azzurri fans, who shared the image of the plane's route on social media and in chats, making it viral. Reactions were enthusiastic, with many praising the initiative as a creative and original way to celebrate Napoli's victory.

Tecnam is a company specializing in the construction of aircraft, with headquarters in Naples and an operational base in Capua, in the province of Caserta.

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Written by Gennaro Marchesi
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