The Ministry of Defense has put the Desenzano Seaplane Base up for sale, an area that this year celebrates the 90th anniversary of the airspeed record set by Francesco Agello. The goal is to monetize the site through a concession that can last up to 50 years. Potential investors have until November 15 to submit projects for the redevelopment and enhancement of the area, which was previously transformed into a tourist and hospitality zone by the municipality in 2017.
The decision to sell the seaplane base has raised concerns among historians and enthusiasts, who hope for its preservation as a historical monument. The seaplane base, inaugurated in 1915, has a significant history related to military aviation and notable events such as the use of seaplanes during World War I and the exploits of Gabriele D’Annunzio. There is hope that this heritage can be preserved even after the sale.
