Thanks to everyone for the interest and words of encouragement.
Research progresses. I have finished Segre's book on Balbo and am reading Mussolini's Generals. Right now in this book it is the 20's and the biggest international problem is naval rivalry with the French. I've also found a copy of Balbo's own My Air Armada at the Smithsonian, which I can check out through a local library as part of a library loan program.
Also, a special thank you to lounge60 who has been very helpful in my research. He even found me the website and contact information of a friend of Paolo Balbo's (Italo's son). Grazie!
Research progresses. I have finished Segre's book on Balbo and am reading Mussolini's Generals. Right now in this book it is the 20's and the biggest international problem is naval rivalry with the French. I've also found a copy of Balbo's own My Air Armada at the Smithsonian, which I can check out through a local library as part of a library loan program.
Also, a special thank you to lounge60 who has been very helpful in my research. He even found me the website and contact information of a friend of Paolo Balbo's (Italo's son). Grazie!