The greatest Italian designer, was the driving force behind the re-establishment of Aermacchi as world class player in advanced training (MB326, MB339) and a person of international standing. Bazzocchi was also a pioneer in methods, particularly for studying and wind tunnel testing (on the rotary balance) the spin behavior of aircraft and designed one of the earliest executive aircraft ever seen in service (MB320, certified in 1949). He was a man of vision, finding his way through severe problems and funding shortage under his motto "never give up", was able to motivate everybody in his environment, also by establishing mutual trust, and had close links with the British community as well (particularly Rolls Royce), although constantly competing against BAC, and was named FRAeS in 1971. I believe all those who were lucky enogh to collaborate with him will retain his memory as a great man firsyt of all, and a great aviation person.