| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM55-4868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 54868 |
| Military Code: | 51-62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86K Sabre |
| Licence-built by: | Fiat |
| C/n (msn): | 221-108 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 51 Stormo |
| 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: | 190879 |
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For its F-84s and F-86s, the AMI simply adopted USAF 1950s-style serials, both on record and on the aircraft. Examples here are the Fiat-built F-86 and F-84F MM53-6892 behind it. The black cat with green mice logo of 51° Stormo originates from a 1939 rivalry between bomber and fighter pilots based at Roma-Ciampino. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 December 2019, and has since been viewed 160 times. |