USAFA Class Histories

• Nino Baldachi, esteemed member of the class of 1963, exercises domain over the small ceremonial cabinet at the center of the Heritage Display.

• Nino, attributively the designer of the Baldachi Bomber, the first man to fly the Atlantic solo (North to South and back again), joined the class on entry in 1959.

• Nino was turned back (failed to graduate) and keeps getting turned back. He is now the oldest resident cadet and singularly responsible for most non-honor related Academy hi-jinx that occur from time to time.

• Nino's cup (NB) is visible with the special Crystal bottled XO brandy. The brandy will be used for last toasts by 1963 classmates.

• Nino's cup will never turn.

• Flanking the XO brandy are two "Spirit of 1963" goblets used for special ceremonies by 1963 bloodline descendants, newly married graduates, Academy leadership, and, of course, Nino.

• N.B. — Annually, on 5 June, the Class graduation date, Nino hosts a toast at 1963 hours sharp. Don't miss it!