4858 results found
| Registration / Serial: | MM54387 |
| Military Code: | 66 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-326E |
| C/n (msn): | 6500/241 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Another exhibit in the historic static circle
| Registration / Serial: | MM54387 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-326E |
| C/n (msn): | 6500/241 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54387 |
| Military Code: | 66 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-326E |
| C/n (msn): | 6500/241 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695364Submit Correction |
| View count: | 86 |
Another exhibit in the historic static circle
| Registration / Serial: | MM54387 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-326E |
| C/n (msn): | 6500/241 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM7359 |
| Military Code: | 32-09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AL-9 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 Grupo |
| City / Airport: | Beja - Base Aérea BA11 (LPBJ / BYJ)Map |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Event: | Beja Airshow 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 695358Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM7359 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AL-9 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Beja - Base Aérea BA11 (LPBJ / BYJ)Map | Country: | Portugal |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM7359 |
| Military Code: | 32-09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AL-9 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 13 Grupo |
| City / Airport: | Beja - Base Aérea BA11 (LPBJ / BYJ)Map |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Event: | Beja Airshow 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 695358Submit Correction |
| View count: | 168 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM7359 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AL-9 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Beja - Base Aérea BA11 (LPBJ / BYJ)Map | Country: | Portugal |
| Photo Date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM80474 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta AB-47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta AB-47G-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 297 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695355Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
Preserved at Frosinone
| Registration / Serial: | MM80474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta AB-47G-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 297 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM80474 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Agusta AB-47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta AB-47G-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 297 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695355Submit Correction |
| View count: | 131 |
Preserved at Frosinone
| Registration / Serial: | MM80474 |
| Aircraft Version: | Agusta AB-47G-2 |
| C/n (msn): | 297 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Pratica di Mare (LIRE)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Military Code: | 142-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Alternative view of the only surviving example of this trimotor
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Military Code: | 142-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 695026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 136 |
Alternative view of the only surviving example of this trimotor
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CSX81890 |
| Military Code: | MLH |
| Other Marks: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AgustaWestland AW-149/189 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AgustaWestland AW-149/189 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW-149 |
| C/n (msn): | 49024 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Event: | Malta International Airshow 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 27 September 2015 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 695010Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
| Registration / Serial: | CSX81890 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW-149 |
| C/n (msn): | 49024 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 27 September 2015 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CSX81890 |
| Military Code: | MLH |
| Other Marks: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | AgustaWestland AW-149/189 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | AgustaWestland AW-149/189 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW-149 |
| C/n (msn): | 49024 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map |
| Country: | Malta |
| Event: | Malta International Airshow 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 27 September 2015 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Photo ID: | 695010Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
| Registration / Serial: | CSX81890 |
| Aircraft Version: | AgustaWestland AW-149 |
| C/n (msn): | 49024 |
| Operator Titles: | (Italy - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta International (LMML / MLA)Map | Country: | Malta |
| Photo Date: | 27 September 2015 |
| Photo by: | John VisanichContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54510 |
| Military Code: | 61-60 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-339A |
| C/n (msn): | 6726/121/AA058 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Palma de Mallorca (LEPA / LESJ / PMI)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 4 July 1997 |
| Photo by: | Toni MarimónContact |
| Photo ID: | 695009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54510 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-339A |
| C/n (msn): | 6726/121/AA058 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Palma de Mallorca (LEPA / LESJ / PMI)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 4 July 1997 |
| Photo by: | Toni MarimónContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54510 |
| Military Code: | 61-60 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-339 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-339A |
| C/n (msn): | 6726/121/AA058 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Palma de Mallorca (LEPA / LESJ / PMI)Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 4 July 1997 |
| Photo by: | Toni MarimónContact |
| Photo ID: | 695009Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54510 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-339A |
| C/n (msn): | 6726/121/AA058 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Palma de Mallorca (LEPA / LESJ / PMI)Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 4 July 1997 |
| Photo by: | Toni MarimónContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54436 |
| Military Code: | 70-63 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM |
| C/n (msn): | 264.16-19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694898Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
Most of the AMI's SF.260s served the Scuola Volo Basico Avanzato Elica (SVBAE), but this one carries the codes of 70°Stormo and commemorative marks showing the years of service till 2009. The other side of the tail is marked "ore di volo 235.000" representing the number of hours flown by the fleet.
| Registration / Serial: | MM54436 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM |
| C/n (msn): | 264.16-19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM54436 |
| Military Code: | 70-63 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM |
| C/n (msn): | 264.16-19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694898Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
Most of the AMI's SF.260s served the Scuola Volo Basico Avanzato Elica (SVBAE), but this one carries the codes of 70°Stormo and commemorative marks showing the years of service till 2009. The other side of the tail is marked "ore di volo 235.000" representing the number of hours flown by the fleet.
| Registration / Serial: | MM54436 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260AM |
| C/n (msn): | 264.16-19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53276 |
| Military Code: | SE-7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-59-4B |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Scuola Volo 3° Periodo di Elmas |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694889Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
Based on the wartime G.55 fighter, the G.59 used the Merlin engine. Produced in A (single-seat) and B (two-seat advanced trainer) versions, the type entered service in 1950. The later -4 versions featured a cut-down rear fuselage and bubble canopy. Exports to Argentina and Syria were achieved. This survivor was first exhibited in Turin before moving to the Italian AF Museum and had been modified in service from -2B to -4B standard.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53276 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-59-4B |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53276 |
| Military Code: | SE-7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-59-4B |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Scuola Volo 3° Periodo di Elmas |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694889Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
Based on the wartime G.55 fighter, the G.59 used the Merlin engine. Produced in A (single-seat) and B (two-seat advanced trainer) versions, the type entered service in 1950. The later -4 versions featured a cut-down rear fuselage and bubble canopy. Exports to Argentina and Syria were achieved. This survivor was first exhibited in Turin before moving to the Italian AF Museum and had been modified in service from -2B to -4B standard.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53276 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-59-4B |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM50-179 |
| Military Code: | 15-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 68 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 15 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694883Submit Correction |
| View count: | 198 |
Previously displayed nearby on the other side of this hardstanding, under the seaplane crane on the shore of Lake Bracciano. The AMI received a dozen HU-16s to fulfil its SAR obligations under ICAO from the late 1950s, replacing the indigenous Cant Z.506 seaplanes and serving in ever reducing numbers until 1978 when replaced by HH-3F helicopters. The HU-16 latterly became quite problematic and spent extended periods under overhaul, while some were restricted to calm water or land-only operations.
| Registration / Serial: | MM50-179 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 68 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM50-179 |
| Military Code: | 15-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 68 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 15 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694883Submit Correction |
| View count: | 198 |
Previously displayed nearby on the other side of this hardstanding, under the seaplane crane on the shore of Lake Bracciano. The AMI received a dozen HU-16s to fulfil its SAR obligations under ICAO from the late 1950s, replacing the indigenous Cant Z.506 seaplanes and serving in ever reducing numbers until 1978 when replaced by HH-3F helicopters. The HU-16 latterly became quite problematic and spent extended periods under overhaul, while some were restricted to calm water or land-only operations.
| Registration / Serial: | MM50-179 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 68 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Military Code: | 41-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694881Submit Correction |
| View count: | 175 |
The first Atlantic for Italy was handed over in 1972, the new type allowing the withdrawal of their S-2 Trackers and bringing the advantage of a 20-hour endurance. This example had been active until its retirement last November with 41º Stormo Antisom (41st Antisubmarine Warfare Wing) at Sigonella, Sicily. Earmarked for preservation, in October 2018 it was airlifted from Pratica di Mare to its current position by an Erickson S.64 Skycrane helicopter of the Vigili del Fuoco (fire service), as there is no runway at Vigna di Valle.
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Military Code: | 41-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694881Submit Correction |
| View count: | 175 |
The first Atlantic for Italy was handed over in 1972, the new type allowing the withdrawal of their S-2 Trackers and bringing the advantage of a 20-hour endurance. This example had been active until its retirement last November with 41º Stormo Antisom (41st Antisubmarine Warfare Wing) at Sigonella, Sicily. Earmarked for preservation, in October 2018 it was airlifted from Pratica di Mare to its current position by an Erickson S.64 Skycrane helicopter of the Vigili del Fuoco (fire service), as there is no runway at Vigna di Valle.
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61776 |
| Military Code: | 14-45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 19194 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694879Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The Museum re-opened after reorganisation the day before this shot of their C-47, which had been inside when I first visited in 2019. The dayglo has faded quite badly. Originally taken on strength by the USAAF as 42-100731 in 1943, it joined KLM as PH-TBH in 1946 and moved on to the AMI in 1950, ending its service with 14° Stormo in the early nineties.
| Registration / Serial: | MM61776 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 19194 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61776 |
| Military Code: | 14-45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 19194 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694879Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The Museum re-opened after reorganisation the day before this shot of their C-47, which had been inside when I first visited in 2019. The dayglo has faded quite badly. Originally taken on strength by the USAAF as 42-100731 in 1943, it joined KLM as PH-TBH in 1946 and moved on to the AMI in 1950, ending its service with 14° Stormo in the early nineties.
| Registration / Serial: | MM61776 |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas C-47A Skytrain |
| C/n (msn): | 19194 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM136556 |
| Military Code: | 41-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman S2F-1 Tracker |
| C/n (msn): | 465 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 41 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694878Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Under MDAP Italy had received the PV-2 Harpoon for the anti-submarine role, but sought more modern equipment in the form of P-2 Neptunes. Instead, the US offered Trackers which would have the advantage of commonality with USN S2F-1s already operating with the 6th Fleet. Delivered from 1957, this example was one of the original six assigned to Napoli. They were always land-based and were progressively withdrawn through the 1970s as the Breguet Atlantic was introduced. The former USN Bu Aer number was adopted as the MM serial. The last Italian Tracker was grounded in August 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | MM136556 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman S2F-1 Tracker |
| C/n (msn): | 465 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM136556 |
| Military Code: | 41-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman S2F-1 Tracker |
| C/n (msn): | 465 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 41 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694878Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
Under MDAP Italy had received the PV-2 Harpoon for the anti-submarine role, but sought more modern equipment in the form of P-2 Neptunes. Instead, the US offered Trackers which would have the advantage of commonality with USN S2F-1s already operating with the 6th Fleet. Delivered from 1957, this example was one of the original six assigned to Napoli. They were always land-based and were progressively withdrawn through the 1970s as the Breguet Atlantic was introduced. The former USN Bu Aer number was adopted as the MM serial. The last Italian Tracker was grounded in August 1978.
| Registration / Serial: | MM136556 |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman S2F-1 Tracker |
| C/n (msn): | 465 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694852Submit Correction |
| View count: | 133 |
Issued to the AMI in large numbers under the MDAP, the Havard brought the post-war Italian training capability into line with other NATO nations, remaining in use well into the 1970s. Following withdrawal, many found their way to Guidonia for disposal, which is where this example was based anyway, the coding denoting Regione Roma.
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694852Submit Correction |
| View count: | 133 |
Issued to the AMI in large numbers under the MDAP, the Havard brought the post-war Italian training capability into line with other NATO nations, remaining in use well into the 1970s. Following withdrawal, many found their way to Guidonia for disposal, which is where this example was based anyway, the coding denoting Regione Roma.
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM40124 |
| Military Code: | 41-11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 41 Stormo |
| City / Airport: | Cameri (LIMN)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 1980 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Photo ID: | 694851Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
Photo by Sandro Blarasin.
| Registration / Serial: | MM40124 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cameri (LIMN)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 1980 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | MM40124 |
| Military Code: | 41-11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 41 Stormo |
| City / Airport: | Cameri (LIMN)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 1980 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Photo ID: | 694851Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
Photo by Sandro Blarasin.
| Registration / Serial: | MM40124 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 86 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cameri (LIMN)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 1980 |
| Photo from: | John Visanich Collection |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Military Code: | 142-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694849Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
The G.212 was an enlarged development of Fiat's G.12 but not flying until 1947, only 19 were built, 11 for the Italian AF and eight for airlines in Italy, Egypt and France. Two of the AMI's aircraft, including the museum's example, were converted as G.212 AV (Aula Volante) flying classrooms. The codes are those of 142a Squadriglia Centro Soccorso.
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Military Code: | 142-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-212 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694849Submit Correction |
| View count: | 164 |
The G.212 was an enlarged development of Fiat's G.12 but not flying until 1947, only 19 were built, 11 for the Italian AF and eight for airlines in Italy, Egypt and France. Two of the AMI's aircraft, including the museum's example, were converted as G.212 AV (Aula Volante) flying classrooms. The codes are those of 142a Squadriglia Centro Soccorso.
| Registration / Serial: | MM61804 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-212AV |
| C/n (msn): | 19 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM80986 |
| Military Code: | 15-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 6213 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
15° Stormo is the AMI's dedicated SAR unit and has over recent decades contributed to international humanitarian relief operations in Albania, Iraq and Kosovo and Somalia among others. In 2014 this HH-3 featured in a celebration at Pratica di Mare to mark the end of the type's service, the unit since operating the HH-101 and HH-139.
| Registration / Serial: | MM80986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 6213 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM80986 |
| Military Code: | 15-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sikorsky S-61 (H-3/HSS-2/Sea King) |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 6213 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 255 |
15° Stormo is the AMI's dedicated SAR unit and has over recent decades contributed to international humanitarian relief operations in Albania, Iraq and Kosovo and Somalia among others. In 2014 this HH-3 featured in a celebration at Pratica di Mare to mark the end of the type's service, the unit since operating the HH-101 and HH-139.
| Registration / Serial: | MM80986 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican (S-61R) |
| C/n (msn): | 6213 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52-7458 |
| Military Code: | 3-05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic RF-84F Thunderflash |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-7458 ] |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694772Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
In the mid 1950's the 3º Aerobrigata received 78 RF-84F Thunderflashes. This one was last operated by 18º Gruppo at Verona-Villafranca.
| Registration / Serial: | MM52-7458 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic RF-84F Thunderflash |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-7458 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52-7458 |
| Military Code: | 3-05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic RF-84F Thunderflash |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-7458 ] |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694772Submit Correction |
| View count: | 169 |
In the mid 1950's the 3º Aerobrigata received 78 RF-84F Thunderflashes. This one was last operated by 18º Gruppo at Verona-Villafranca.
| Registration / Serial: | MM52-7458 |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic RF-84F Thunderflash |
| C/n (msn): | [ 52-7458 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53-5594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35594 |
| Military Code: | 9-35 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed RT-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8933 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 609 Squadriglia Collegamenti / 9 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
Besides a large number of standard T-33 trainers used by the AMI, the RT-33As served most of the Squadriglia Collegamenti as well as some specialised units. Originally in silver colours, they were repainted in this high visibility scheme with yellow and black stripes underneath for target interception training and target tug operations. This example was obtained from Turkey in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53-5594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed RT-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8933 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM53-5594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35594 |
| Military Code: | 9-35 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed RT-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8933 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 609 Squadriglia Collegamenti / 9 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694767Submit Correction |
| View count: | 174 |
Besides a large number of standard T-33 trainers used by the AMI, the RT-33As served most of the Squadriglia Collegamenti as well as some specialised units. Originally in silver colours, they were repainted in this high visibility scheme with yellow and black stripes underneath for target interception training and target tug operations. This example was obtained from Turkey in 1957.
| Registration / Serial: | MM53-5594 |
| Alternate Serial: | 35594 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed RT-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8933 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM19792 |
| Military Code: | 13-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-13 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair F-86E(M) Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 692 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
F-86E(M) was the designation given to ex RAF Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.4s supplied to other NATO nations. This example, one of 179, was originally XB915 delivered to Italy in June 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | MM19792 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair F-86E(M) Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 692 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM19792 |
| Military Code: | 13-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-13 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair F-86E(M) Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 692 |
| 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 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694764Submit Correction |
| View count: | 223 |
F-86E(M) was the designation given to ex RAF Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.4s supplied to other NATO nations. This example, one of 179, was originally XB915 delivered to Italy in June 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | MM19792 |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair F-86E(M) Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 692 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694756Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
The Fiat C.29 was an Italian racing seaplane of which three were built especially for the 1929 Schneider Trophy air race. The first two, 129 and 130, were lost in accidents and this replacement, 130-bis, was sent directly to England without being test-flown. It did appear at RAF Calshot but was not flown during the competition, the Italian team gaining second, fourth and sixth places using Macchi M.52 and M.67 racers.
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 694756Submit Correction |
| View count: | 155 |
The Fiat C.29 was an Italian racing seaplane of which three were built especially for the 1929 Schneider Trophy air race. The first two, 129 and 130, were lost in accidents and this replacement, 130-bis, was sent directly to England without being test-flown. It did appear at RAF Calshot but was not flown during the competition, the Italian team gaining second, fourth and sixth places using Macchi M.52 and M.67 racers.
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |