| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Military Code: | ORB-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
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| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIRB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 190171 |
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The Ro.43 maritime reconnaisance plane, ship-launched from a catapult, had great range and ample speed but lacked strength and stability at sea. The sole remaining example was discovered as a wreck in 1972. It has been completely restored and now shines in the colours of the 'Scuola Idroricognizione' at Orbetello, where it was retired in December 1950. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 December 2019, and has since been viewed 437 times. |