| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM62101 |
| Military Code: | RS-45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aeritalia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Aeritalia G-222TCM |
| C/n (msn): | 4003 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 311 Gruppo RSV - Reparto Sperimentale Volo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FairfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGVA IATA: FFD Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | IAT - International Air Tattoo 1991 |
| Photo Date: | 21 July 1991 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 840761 |
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This is the first G222 in the pre-series, it was rolled out at Torino-Caselle on 21 Nov'75. It made its first flight on 23 Dec'75. The aircraft was used for all kinds of trails, included as G222-SAMA (waterbomber) and ATR42 icing tests, but also as a sales demonstration aircraft. After delivery to the Aeronautica Militare it was assigned to the Experimental Flight Regiment (Reparto Sperimentale di Volo) from 1988 onwards. Initially carried code RS-36, but this was changed to RS-45 from Jul'89. Withdrawn from service on 7 Jul'99. Stored at Pratica di Mare, last noted there in May 2007. Status? This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 August 2025, and has since been viewed 235 times. |