| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM55059 |
| Other Marks: | 9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-339PAN |
| C/n (msn): | 6853/191/AA088 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Frecce Tricolori / 313 Gruppo |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Pratica di MareMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIRE IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Massimo Liperi |
| Photo ID: | 580284 |
| Photo Comment |
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Taxiing for take-off in late afternoon light, Pony 9 wears on the fin the special insigna of the historical 87th Squadriglia "La Serenissima". This is one of the four insigna that are part of the Italian Air Force badge. Gabriele D'Annunzio made the famous flight on Vienna with the Ansaldo S.V.A.s of this Squadriglia on 9th August 1918. This photo is copyright © Massimo Liperi, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 June 2023, and has since been viewed 174 times. |