Baracca e il Barone

Francesco Baracca, the undisputed ace of Italian aviation, and Manfred Von Richthofen, the Red Baron, ace of German aviation. The graphic novel begins with a school trip to the Military Aviation Museum in Vigna di Valle in Bracciano, near Rome. Two teenagers are fascinated by the stories of the Great War told by two elderly museum guides. A glimpse into the lives of two pilots who shared parallel existences and very similar life paths, rich in coincidences. Baracca’s Black Horse symbol was transferred to Enzo Ferrari’s cars, following a decision by the family. Even today, it remains synonymous with Italian excellence. Real-life aerial duels accompany the lives of the two pilots, from their youth to their tragic end in 1918, through the eyes of two of the pupils on a school trip. A romantic story suitable for all ages.