| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM8146 |
| Other Marks: | 372-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 836033 |
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One of only two complete Macchi 200 surviving, MM8146 was damaged near Benghazi in November 1942 and subsequently captured by British forces during the Axis retreat after the battle of El Alamein. In early 1943 it was shipped to the USA and used for tours around the country to raise War Bonds. It ended up with this great collection. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2025, and has since been viewed 130 times. |