The plane went on to compete in the King’s Cup Air Race in 1960, with Prince Philip’s equerry, retired air vice marshal Sir John Severne at the controls, winning the top prize in the London area to Glasgow, Scotland and back again race that has been held annually since 1922, though it was suspended during the Second World War.
Sir John Severne has been appointed as a trustee of the project and Price Philip has expressed an interest in coming to see the plane when it’s completed, though at their advanced ages, there’s little chance either will take to its controls again after all these years.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
