212 results found
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 189 |
Rare authentic two-seater Blériot XI, derived from the 1909 prototype and built by the S.I.T. company of Turin.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 189 |
Rare authentic two-seater Blériot XI, derived from the 1909 prototype and built by the S.I.T. company of Turin.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
With nearly 23 m (75 ft) wing span and 450 hp from three engines, the Ca.3 was a huge heavy bomber of WW1 and the years thereafter. Of the main wartime version, 270 had been delivered by 1917.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 91 |
With nearly 23 m (75 ft) wing span and 450 hp from three engines, the Ca.3 was a huge heavy bomber of WW1 and the years thereafter. Of the main wartime version, 270 had been delivered by 1917.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
After it had been withdrawn from use, Lt. Casimiro Buttini purchased this aircraft in which he earned a Gold Medal of Valor. It was stored in a barn until the Italian air force bought it back in 1959 and has been completely overhauled and rebuilt since.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
After it had been withdrawn from use, Lt. Casimiro Buttini purchased this aircraft in which he earned a Gold Medal of Valor. It was stored in a barn until the Italian air force bought it back in 1959 and has been completely overhauled and rebuilt since.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Military Code: | 94-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Well over a hundred AC.2 (Ansaldo-Caccia 2) were constructed in Italy, being the license-built version of the Dewoitine D.1ter. In 1925, its all-metal structure was quite revolutionary. The serial was not visible on the museum's example.
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Military Code: | 94-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Well over a hundred AC.2 (Ansaldo-Caccia 2) were constructed in Italy, being the license-built version of the Dewoitine D.1ter. In 1925, its all-metal structure was quite revolutionary. The serial was not visible on the museum's example.
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
Training, tourist and observation aircraft seating a pilot and copilot plus one passenger behind them. Exhibited here as the optional amphibian version. Only two remain in the world, license-built NC349N now in the Cradle of Aviation Museum at Long Island (NY) and this one.
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 217 |
Training, tourist and observation aircraft seating a pilot and copilot plus one passenger behind them. Exhibited here as the optional amphibian version. Only two remain in the world, license-built NC349N now in the Cradle of Aviation Museum at Long Island (NY) and this one.
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Other Marks: | II |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 172 |
Macchi's first attempt to design from scratch a seaplane that would win Italy the Schneider Trophy was a huge success. Two trainers, three racers and a static airframe were developed, built and flown well within a year. One of the 600 hp trainer versions crashed with fatal results, but this 800 hp race version won the 1926 Trophy in the USA at an average speed of nearly 400 km/h (250 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Other Marks: | II |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 172 |
Macchi's first attempt to design from scratch a seaplane that would win Italy the Schneider Trophy was a huge success. Two trainers, three racers and a static airframe were developed, built and flown well within a year. One of the 600 hp trainer versions crashed with fatal results, but this 800 hp race version won the 1926 Trophy in the USA at an average speed of nearly 400 km/h (250 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 671 |
Fiat's try at the 1929 Schneider Trophy proved too ambitious, as its attempted 1:1 power to weight ratio racer turned out unstable and both prototypes crashed. In order to still take part in the race, this copy of the second proto (MM130) was built, using parts of a static airframe. It was sent to the competition but eventually did not participate in the race.
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 671 |
Fiat's try at the 1929 Schneider Trophy proved too ambitious, as its attempted 1:1 power to weight ratio racer turned out unstable and both prototypes crashed. In order to still take part in the race, this copy of the second proto (MM130) was built, using parts of a static airframe. It was sent to the competition but eventually did not participate in the race.
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 908 |
The M.C.72 represents the culmination of high speed floatplane development in Italy. Its Fiat AS.6 engine consists of two coupled V12 blocks that delivered a maximum of 3100 hp to two contra-rotating propellers. After serious initial problems, this plane became the world speed record holder for five years. In 1934, it reached 709 km/h (441 mph) averaged over three passes, a record for prop-driven seaplanes that still stands in 2019. All the gold-coloured surfaces are water and oil radiators.
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 908 |
The M.C.72 represents the culmination of high speed floatplane development in Italy. Its Fiat AS.6 engine consists of two coupled V12 blocks that delivered a maximum of 3100 hp to two contra-rotating propellers. After serious initial problems, this plane became the world speed record holder for five years. In 1934, it reached 709 km/h (441 mph) averaged over three passes, a record for prop-driven seaplanes that still stands in 2019. All the gold-coloured surfaces are water and oil radiators.
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Other Marks: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 960 |
This was the third of four racing seaplane types built by Macchi, with the intent of repeating Italy's Schneider Trophy victories, last in 1926. In 1929 however, the M.67 suffered many severe problems with grave results for its pilots. Initially recoved as a fuselage only, the one on display is still a fascinating power machine with its surface radiators and science fiction-like engine cowling.
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Other Marks: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 960 |
This was the third of four racing seaplane types built by Macchi, with the intent of repeating Italy's Schneider Trophy victories, last in 1926. In 1929 however, the M.67 suffered many severe problems with grave results for its pilots. Initially recoved as a fuselage only, the one on display is still a fascinating power machine with its surface radiators and science fiction-like engine cowling.
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
These are the only genuine S.55 parts remaining in Italy of some 240 of these impressive double hull flying boats. A formation of 24 S.55X completed an 18600 km Atlantic round-trip to the USA in 1933, after 14 S.55TA flew to Brazil in 1930-1931. On display are the central part of the left hull, a tail rudder and an engine. The hull still shows partial markings of the 199a Squadriglia, 94° Gruppo, based at Orbetello.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
These are the only genuine S.55 parts remaining in Italy of some 240 of these impressive double hull flying boats. A formation of 24 S.55X completed an 18600 km Atlantic round-trip to the USA in 1933, after 14 S.55TA flew to Brazil in 1930-1931. On display are the central part of the left hull, a tail rudder and an engine. The hull still shows partial markings of the 199a Squadriglia, 94° Gruppo, based at Orbetello.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Military Code: | ORB-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
The Ro.43 maritime reconnaisance plane, ship-launched from a catapult, had great range and ample speed but lacked strength and stability at sea. The sole remaining example was discovered as a wreck in 1972. It has been completely restored and now shines in the colours of the 'Scuola Idroricognizione' at Orbetello, where it was retired in December 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Military Code: | ORB-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 285 |
The Ro.43 maritime reconnaisance plane, ship-launched from a catapult, had great range and ample speed but lacked strength and stability at sea. The sole remaining example was discovered as a wreck in 1972. It has been completely restored and now shines in the colours of the 'Scuola Idroricognizione' at Orbetello, where it was retired in December 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-GTAB |
| Military Code: | FIR-9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
Nicknamed the 'Caproncino', the Ca.100 was a derivative of the D.H. 60 Cirrus Moth. Caproni and four other factories delivered 675 production aircraft as trainers to the Regia Aeronautica. The museum acquired this one in 2007 and displays it in the mid-1930s colours of the basic flying school in Florence.
| Registration / Serial: | I-GTAB |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-GTAB |
| Military Code: | FIR-9 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 281 |
Nicknamed the 'Caproncino', the Ca.100 was a derivative of the D.H. 60 Cirrus Moth. Caproni and four other factories delivered 675 production aircraft as trainers to the Regia Aeronautica. The museum acquired this one in 2007 and displays it in the mid-1930s colours of the basic flying school in Florence.
| Registration / Serial: | I-GTAB |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca-100 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C.1-328 |
| Military Code: | 3-6/24 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hispano HA-132 Chirri |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hispano HA-132 Chirri |
| Aircraft Version: | Hispano HA-132-L Chirri |
| C/n (msn): | 328 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 329 |
The Fiat C.R.32 was an outstanding fighter plane design by engineer Celestino Rosatelli and first flew in 1933. Apart from Italian service, it saw world-wide export and at least 100 were license-built in Spain by Hispano Aviación, designated HA-132 'Chirri' (cricket). Being one of those, C.1-328 was donated by Spain in 1955 and initially put on display here as 'MM4666' but restored later to a Spanish civil war livery.
| Registration / Serial: | C.1-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hispano HA-132-L Chirri |
| C/n (msn): | 328 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | C.1-328 |
| Military Code: | 3-6/24 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hispano HA-132 Chirri |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hispano HA-132 Chirri |
| Aircraft Version: | Hispano HA-132-L Chirri |
| C/n (msn): | 328 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190028Submit Correction |
| View count: | 329 |
The Fiat C.R.32 was an outstanding fighter plane design by engineer Celestino Rosatelli and first flew in 1933. Apart from Italian service, it saw world-wide export and at least 100 were license-built in Spain by Hispano Aviación, designated HA-132 'Chirri' (cricket). Being one of those, C.1-328 was donated by Spain in 1955 and initially put on display here as 'MM4666' but restored later to a Spanish civil war livery.
| Registration / Serial: | C.1-328 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hispano HA-132-L Chirri |
| C/n (msn): | 328 |
| Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM11341 |
| Military Code: | 110-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-37 Lince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-37 Lince |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-37bis Lince |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 189647Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
One of 16 Ro.37s operated by the Afghan Kingdom during 1937-1941. Discovered as a mere wreck at a Kabul scrapyard and flow to Italy by AMI C-130 in 2006. Original identity discovered during restoration, but the MM plate was stolen thereafter... The 'bis' version was an improvement over the original, powered by a radial instead of an inline engine. As exhibited, the type was operated by Italy in Ethiopia.
| Registration / Serial: | MM11341 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-37bis Lince |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM11341 |
| Military Code: | 110-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-37 Lince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-37 Lince |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-37bis Lince |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 189647Submit Correction |
| View count: | 182 |
One of 16 Ro.37s operated by the Afghan Kingdom during 1937-1941. Discovered as a mere wreck at a Kabul scrapyard and flow to Italy by AMI C-130 in 2006. Original identity discovered during restoration, but the MM plate was stolen thereafter... The 'bis' version was an improvement over the original, powered by a radial instead of an inline engine. As exhibited, the type was operated by Italy in Ethiopia.
| Registration / Serial: | MM11341 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-37bis Lince |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "MM5643" |
| Military Code: | 162-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 162 Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 189633Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
One of the very best biplane (actually sesquiplane) fighters ever, the C.R.42 had to compete in the new monoplane era of WW2. The museum's example is a composite airframe and partly a replica, built using 60% original parts from at least four Swedish aircraft and some other sources. Painted as 'MM5643' it represents a Rhodes-based Falco of the 162a Squadriglia.
| Registration / Serial: | "MM5643" |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "MM5643" |
| Military Code: | 162-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 162 Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 189633Submit Correction |
| View count: | 190 |
One of the very best biplane (actually sesquiplane) fighters ever, the C.R.42 had to compete in the new monoplane era of WW2. The museum's example is a composite airframe and partly a replica, built using 60% original parts from at least four Swedish aircraft and some other sources. Painted as 'MM5643' it represents a Rhodes-based Falco of the 162a Squadriglia.
| Registration / Serial: | "MM5643" |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat CR-42 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM561 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerfer Sagittario |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerfer Sagittario |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerfer Sagittario II |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 175954Submit Correction |
| View count: | 802 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM561 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerfer Sagittario II |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM561 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerfer Sagittario |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerfer Sagittario |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerfer Sagittario II |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 175954Submit Correction |
| View count: | 802 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM561 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerfer Sagittario II |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54097 |
| Military Code: | RR-67 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-6G Texan |
| C/n (msn): | [ MM54097 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Reparto Volo II Regione Aerea |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
In full markings of the Reparto Volo della Seconda Regione Aerea (Second Aerial Region Flight Department) at Guidonia and in service there into the 1970s. The RR code stood for the Regione Roma. Restoration to this beautiful state took a full year.
| Registration / Serial: | MM54097 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-6G Texan |
| C/n (msn): | [ MM54097 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54097 |
| Military Code: | RR-67 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American BC-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-6G Texan |
| C/n (msn): | [ MM54097 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Reparto Volo II Regione Aerea |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174981Submit Correction |
| View count: | 146 |
In full markings of the Reparto Volo della Seconda Regione Aerea (Second Aerial Region Flight Department) at Guidonia and in service there into the 1970s. The RR code stood for the Regione Roma. Restoration to this beautiful state took a full year.
| Registration / Serial: | MM54097 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American T-6G Texan |
| C/n (msn): | [ MM54097 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53762 |
| Military Code: | AA-48 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker S.11 Instructor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M-416 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M-416 |
| C/n (msn): | 1059 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174946Submit Correction |
| View count: | 745 |
In 1950, Macchi procured a construction license for the Fokker S.11. Meant as a basic trainer for the AMI, it was soon surpassed by higher performance aircraft. Most went on to aero clubs, this is the former I-AELY of Aeroclub Firenze. Type written as Ma.416 on the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53762 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M-416 |
| C/n (msn): | 1059 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53762 |
| Military Code: | AA-48 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fokker S.11 Instructor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M-416 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M-416 |
| C/n (msn): | 1059 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174946Submit Correction |
| View count: | 745 |
In 1950, Macchi procured a construction license for the Fokker S.11. Meant as a basic trainer for the AMI, it was soon surpassed by higher performance aircraft. Most went on to aero clubs, this is the former I-AELY of Aeroclub Firenze. Type written as Ma.416 on the tail.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53762 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M-416 |
| C/n (msn): | 1059 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM488 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Campini-Caproni N.1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Campini-Caproni N.1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Campini-Caproni C.C.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 4850 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174939Submit Correction |
| View count: | 672 |
Fascinating piece of aerospace engineering powered by a motorjet, called thermojet by Campini. A piston engine drives a compressor in a ducted fan-setup (two stages displayed on a stand below the aircraft) and the airflow passes an afterburner, generating extra thrust. Flew as early as 1940 but fell short in performance. Sole surviving complete airframe of two built, the other fuselage is in Milan.
| Registration / Serial: | MM488 |
| Aircraft Version: | Campini-Caproni C.C.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 4850 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM488 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Campini-Caproni N.1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Campini-Caproni N.1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Campini-Caproni C.C.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 4850 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174939Submit Correction |
| View count: | 672 |
Fascinating piece of aerospace engineering powered by a motorjet, called thermojet by Campini. A piston engine drives a compressor in a ducted fan-setup (two stages displayed on a stand below the aircraft) and the airflow passes an afterburner, generating extra thrust. Flew as early as 1940 but fell short in performance. Sole surviving complete airframe of two built, the other fuselage is in Milan.
| Registration / Serial: | MM488 |
| Aircraft Version: | Campini-Caproni C.C.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 4850 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM6152 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF54 |
| C/n (msn): | 13094 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
Night fighter version with radar nose and a crew of two that served with the Scuola Caccia Ogni Tempo (All-Weather Fighter School) at Amendola. Preserved in Torino since 1972 and taken on by the Museo Storico after the other museum was closed. Built under license by Aer Macchi as referenced on the tail, with additionally 'REV. 27-8-958' below the factory name.
| Registration / Serial: | MM6152 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF54 |
| C/n (msn): | 13094 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM6152 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 100/113/115 Vampire |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF54 |
| C/n (msn): | 13094 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 174576Submit Correction |
| View count: | 205 |
Night fighter version with radar nose and a crew of two that served with the Scuola Caccia Ogni Tempo (All-Weather Fighter School) at Amendola. Preserved in Torino since 1972 and taken on by the Museo Storico after the other museum was closed. Built under license by Aer Macchi as referenced on the tail, with additionally 'REV. 27-8-958' below the factory name.
| Registration / Serial: | MM6152 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 113 Vampire NF54 |
| C/n (msn): | 13094 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |