Aircraft Photo of MM8146 | Macchi MC-200 Saetta | Italy - Air Force | AirHistory.net #94883
Aircraft
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
Unit Markings:372 Squadriglia / 153 Gruppo
Location
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:18 August 2013
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 94883
Photo Comment

This original MC.200 was captured by the British in Nov. 42 when they overan Banghazi airfield following the Battle of El Alamein. It was shipped to the US to sell war-bonds and restored post-war. Subsequently acquired by the National Museum of the USAF and is displayed in 372nd Squadron markings of the Regia Aeronautica. 53 Stormo badge on the rear fuselage

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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