Great action shot - presumably taken in a country with a more aviation-friendly Aviation Authority than ours!!
The accompanying Press Release says:
"Once again this year Agusta and Ferrari competed on an international level. And outstanding success has been achieved. Also this year Agusta has provided the Maranello team with the aeronautical know-how that has brought Agusta to a world-wide success in the helicopter market. The technology agreement dates back to 1999 when Agusta placed at Maranello team disposal the Agusta’s experience in fatigue and damage resistance testing, advanced materials, static and dynamic testing, mathematical model for gear sizing, composite materials, thermal treatment and casting. Maintaining an edge in technology and guaranteeing consistent innovation are key Agusta and Ferrari’s competitive factors and Agusta is always committed to research in key areas of helicopter technology. Agusta and Ferrari: a partnership to win world challenge."
[ 24 October 2001: Message edited by: Hoverman ]