DLA Aviation’s top civilian privately controls small aircraft squadron
Charlie Lilli, the deputy commander of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, stands proudly amidst his extensive collection of radio-controlled aircraft. With a lifelong passion for aviation sparked by family influences and a distinguished Navy career, Lilli enjoys the thrills of flight through his hobby, showcasing aerobatic maneuvers with his favorite, the T-28 Trojan, and sharing his love for RC flying with the next generation.