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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:171518Submit Correction
View count: 343
The type was the first all-metal trainer for the AMI, its development heavily dependent on foreign sales. Especially an order from Argentina for 70 aircraft, including this one, made the difference. Later, this airplane served with the Syrian and Austrian forces as well, before returning to Italy as I-AELM with the Air Defence Ministry in 1964. Was restored to taxiing condition and displayed as such in 2007 at Pratica di Mare.
Registration / Serial:MM53286
Aircraft Version:Fiat G-46-4A
C/n (msn):192
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
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:171518Submit Correction
View count: 343
The type was the first all-metal trainer for the AMI, its development heavily dependent on foreign sales. Especially an order from Argentina for 70 aircraft, including this one, made the difference. Later, this airplane served with the Syrian and Austrian forces as well, before returning to Italy as I-AELM with the Air Defence Ministry in 1964. Was restored to taxiing condition and displayed as such in 2007 at Pratica di Mare.
Registration / Serial:MM53286
Aircraft Version:Fiat G-46-4A
C/n (msn):192
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
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:171517Submit Correction
View count: 259
Trainer, liaison and tourism aircraft, signature product of the Fratelli Nardi (Nardi Brothers) aircraft company. Like many others, this one was built by Piaggio and became I-DASM of various aeroclubs. Eventually restored and painted in Regia Aeronautica livery by the Rome chapter of the Group of Historic Aircraft Friends and made available for display here.
Registration / Serial:MM52757
Aircraft Version:Nardi FN.305
C/n (msn):766
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
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:171517Submit Correction
View count: 259
Trainer, liaison and tourism aircraft, signature product of the Fratelli Nardi (Nardi Brothers) aircraft company. Like many others, this one was built by Piaggio and became I-DASM of various aeroclubs. Eventually restored and painted in Regia Aeronautica livery by the Rome chapter of the Group of Historic Aircraft Friends and made available for display here.
Registration / Serial:MM52757
Aircraft Version:Nardi FN.305
C/n (msn):766
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:"MM24327"
Military Code:278-2
Aircraft Original Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero
Aircraft Generic Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 ZLIII
C/n (msn):[ MM45508 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:278 Squadriglia Aerosiluranti
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:171382Submit Correction
View count: 1195
This 'Sparviero' is one of two recovered from Lebanon, the other being on display in the Caproni Museum at Trento. A third one, being restored in Italy, completes the trio of only survivors of the type. A very fast and agile medium (torpedo) bomber, it stems from an early 1930s design for a fast passenger transport. Posing in full WW2 markings of the 278th Torpedo Bombing Squadron as 'MM24327'. Its real identity was L-112 of the Lebanese air force, ex MM45508.
Registration / Serial:"MM24327"
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 ZLIII
C/n (msn):[ MM45508 ]
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:"MM24327"
Military Code:278-2
Aircraft Original Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero
Aircraft Generic Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 ZLIII
C/n (msn):[ MM45508 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:278 Squadriglia Aerosiluranti
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:171382Submit Correction
View count: 1195
This 'Sparviero' is one of two recovered from Lebanon, the other being on display in the Caproni Museum at Trento. A third one, being restored in Italy, completes the trio of only survivors of the type. A very fast and agile medium (torpedo) bomber, it stems from an early 1930s design for a fast passenger transport. Posing in full WW2 markings of the 278th Torpedo Bombing Squadron as 'MM24327'. Its real identity was L-112 of the Lebanese air force, ex MM45508.
Registration / Serial:"MM24327"
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 ZLIII
C/n (msn):[ MM45508 ]
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
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:171345Submit Correction
View count: 1098
Since no original G.55 survived WW2, this example was reconstructed from the wreck of G.59 MM53265. In full markings of the squadron named after Capitano Giovanni Bonet, whose signature on the nose was the squadron logo. The serial of the original airframe has not been applied to the exterior of this final versiion.
Registration / Serial:MM53265
Aircraft Version:Fiat G-55
C/n (msn):74
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
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:171345Submit Correction
View count: 1098
Since no original G.55 survived WW2, this example was reconstructed from the wreck of G.59 MM53265. In full markings of the squadron named after Capitano Giovanni Bonet, whose signature on the nose was the squadron logo. The serial of the original airframe has not been applied to the exterior of this final versiion.
Registration / Serial:MM53265
Aircraft Version:Fiat G-55
C/n (msn):74
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:MM9667
Military Code:73-7
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202
C/n (msn):[ MM9667 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 Stormo
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:171330Submit Correction
View count: 1889
One of two MC.202s still in existence, displayed in an operational setting. Despite some shortcomings it was a feared opponent, especially in dogfights. In full markings of the 4°Stormo, which adopted both the name and stallion emblem of WW1 ace Francesco Baracca. Serial not seen on the outside.
Registration / Serial:MM9667
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202
C/n (msn):[ MM9667 ]
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:MM9667
Military Code:73-7
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.202 Folgore
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202
C/n (msn):[ MM9667 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:4 Stormo
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:171330Submit Correction
View count: 1889
One of two MC.202s still in existence, displayed in an operational setting. Despite some shortcomings it was a feared opponent, especially in dogfights. In full markings of the 4°Stormo, which adopted both the name and stallion emblem of WW1 ace Francesco Baracca. Serial not seen on the outside.
Registration / Serial:MM9667
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.202
C/n (msn):[ MM9667 ]
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: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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:171123Submit Correction
View count: 142
Before joining the AMI in May 1950, this was a USAAF and KLM machine. Withdrawn from use by 14° Stormo in the early 1990s.
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:171123Submit Correction
View count: 142
Before joining the AMI in May 1950, this was a USAAF and KLM machine. Withdrawn from use by 14° Stormo in the early 1990s.
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:171121Submit Correction
View count: 349
Having left the factory in April 1942, this is the only surviving Z.506 in the world. It is considered one of the best seaplanes ever built. Its code 84-4 is genuine from the 1950s; the serial is not visibly worn.
Registration / Serial:MM45425
Aircraft Version:CANT Z506S
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
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:171121Submit Correction
View count: 349
Having left the factory in April 1942, this is the only surviving Z.506 in the world. It is considered one of the best seaplanes ever built. Its code 84-4 is genuine from the 1950s; the serial is not visibly worn.
Registration / Serial:MM45425
Aircraft Version:CANT Z506S
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:MM9546
Military Code:97-2
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:9 Gruppo
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:171060Submit Correction
View count: 160
In the colours of the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force, built by the Breda factory in 1942.
Registration / Serial:MM9546
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
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:MM9546
Military Code:97-2
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:9 Gruppo
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:171060Submit Correction
View count: 160
In the colours of the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force, built by the Breda factory in 1942.
Registration / Serial:MM9546
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
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:MM9546
Military Code:97-2
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:9 Gruppo
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:171045Submit Correction
View count: 158
With code and logo of the 9° Gruppo, in the colours of the Co-Belligerent Air Force.
Registration / Serial:MM9546
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
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:MM9546
Military Code:97-2
Aircraft Original Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Generic Type:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:9 Gruppo
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:171045Submit Correction
View count: 158
With code and logo of the 9° Gruppo, in the colours of the Co-Belligerent Air Force.
Registration / Serial:MM9546
Aircraft Version:Macchi MC.205V Veltro
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
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:171031Submit Correction
View count: 732
Nearly 750 Ro.41 were built. This one is seen under complete restoration by the Rome division of the Gruppo Amici Velivoli Storici (Historic Aircraft Friends Group).
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:IMAM Ro-41
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
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:171031Submit Correction
View count: 732
Nearly 750 Ro.41 were built. This one is seen under complete restoration by the Rome division of the Gruppo Amici Velivoli Storici (Historic Aircraft Friends Group).
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:IMAM Ro-41
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
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:171021Submit Correction
View count: 653
Very manoevrable but too slow to be a fighter even in the mid 1930s, the Ro.41 was most used as a trainer, in single or tandem seating. This one was not wearing any markings yet.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:IMAM Ro-41
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
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:171021Submit Correction
View count: 653
Very manoevrable but too slow to be a fighter even in the mid 1930s, the Ro.41 was most used as a trainer, in single or tandem seating. This one was not wearing any markings yet.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:IMAM Ro-41
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
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:171010Submit Correction
View count: 780
Conceived as a long range civil transport seaplane in 1935, the CANT Z.506 'Airone' gained more fame in its modified version for military use. The last remaining of almost 350 built can be admired right here at its former home base. She was built as a model B for the ASW role and later converted into the S model for SAR duties. Serial not painted on the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:MM45425
Aircraft Version:CANT Z506S
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
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:171010Submit Correction
View count: 780
Conceived as a long range civil transport seaplane in 1935, the CANT Z.506 'Airone' gained more fame in its modified version for military use. The last remaining of almost 350 built can be admired right here at its former home base. She was built as a model B for the ASW role and later converted into the S model for SAR duties. Serial not painted on the aircraft.
Registration / Serial:MM45425
Aircraft Version:CANT Z506S
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: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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:170917Submit Correction
View count: 1253
Originated from an order by Syria and built as a -2B version. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and retrofitted with bubble canopies on conversion to -4B standard. On display in original 'grigio-azzurro metallizzato' colours with full markings of its first Italian unit, the flight school at Sardinia in 1952.
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:170917Submit Correction
View count: 1253
Originated from an order by Syria and built as a -2B version. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine and retrofitted with bubble canopies on conversion to -4B standard. On display in original 'grigio-azzurro metallizzato' colours with full markings of its first Italian unit, the flight school at Sardinia in 1952.
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:MM4323
Military Code:RR-11
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-39903
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:CAV - Centro Addestramento al Volo
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:170861Submit Correction
View count: 233
Delivered to the USAAF in March 1945 and to the AMI under MDAP in September 1950. Ended its career as a general's personal plane and made its last flight as such in September 1964. On display in original Centro Addestramento al Volo (Flight Training Centre) markings.
Registration / Serial:MM4323
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-39903
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:MM4323
Military Code:RR-11
Aircraft Original Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Generic Type:North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-39903
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:CAV - Centro Addestramento al Volo
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:170861Submit Correction
View count: 233
Delivered to the USAAF in March 1945 and to the AMI under MDAP in September 1950. Ended its career as a general's personal plane and made its last flight as such in September 1964. On display in original Centro Addestramento al Volo (Flight Training Centre) markings.
Registration / Serial:MM4323
Aircraft Version:North American P-51D Mustang
C/n (msn):122-39903
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
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:170823Submit Correction
View count: 172
The only Fiat trimotor still in existence has undergone a thorough restoration at the museum. Ground handling used to be a challenge due to the restricted view over the nose but it had a range of 3000km and service ceiling of 7500m (24600ft).
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:170823Submit Correction
View count: 172
The only Fiat trimotor still in existence has undergone a thorough restoration at the museum. Ground handling used to be a challenge due to the restricted view over the nose but it had a range of 3000km and service ceiling of 7500m (24600ft).
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:170821Submit Correction
View count: 601
This late-1940s design was used as an airliner for 32 passengers, a freighter and a military navigation trainer. The sole remaining example is of the latter type, dubbed 'Aula Volante' (Flying Classroom), hence the designation. It wears the original codes of the 142a Squadriglia Centro Soccorso (142nd Rescue Center Squadron).
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:170821Submit Correction
View count: 601
This late-1940s design was used as an airliner for 32 passengers, a freighter and a military navigation trainer. The sole remaining example is of the latter type, dubbed 'Aula Volante' (Flying Classroom), hence the designation. It wears the original codes of the 142a Squadriglia Centro Soccorso (142nd Rescue Center Squadron).
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:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:MM12822
Military Code:20
Aircraft Original Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Generic Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi-156C-3/Trop Storch
C/n (msn):5802
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:170820Submit Correction
View count: 229
Was used in combat rescue missions during its military career. One wing folded back here, the latch mechanism exposed at the leading edge above the pilot's seat. Ex G-FIST, D-EDEC and I-FAGG.
Registration / Serial:MM12822
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi-156C-3/Trop Storch
C/n (msn):5802
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:MM12822
Military Code:20
Aircraft Original Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Generic Type:Fieseler Fi-156 Storch
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi-156C-3/Trop Storch
C/n (msn):5802
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:170820Submit Correction
View count: 229
Was used in combat rescue missions during its military career. One wing folded back here, the latch mechanism exposed at the leading edge above the pilot's seat. Ex G-FIST, D-EDEC and I-FAGG.
Registration / Serial:MM12822
Aircraft Version:Fieseler Fi-156C-3/Trop Storch
C/n (msn):5802
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
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:170588
View count: 84
Ugly wide-angle shot but this 'Hangar Troster' is said to be the oldest aeronautical building in Italy. Now housing the most vintage part of the collection, it was one of two built as part of war reparations by Austria, after the First World War.
City / Seaplane Base:Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)
Photo Date:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
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:170588
View count: 84
Ugly wide-angle shot but this 'Hangar Troster' is said to be the oldest aeronautical building in Italy. Now housing the most vintage part of the collection, it was one of two built as part of war reparations by Austria, after the First World War.
City / Seaplane Base:Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)
Photo Date:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:MM61187
Military Code:ZR-89
Aircraft Original Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82
Aircraft Generic Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82PW
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:170585Submit Correction
View count: 196
Very impressive heavy bomber and transport aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of more than 18 tonnes. A slow but capable beast, the Luftwaffe operated hundreds of them and the Italian air force even kept some in operation until the early 1960s. Carries its original serial again since having been restored here.
Registration / Serial:MM61187
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82PW
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:MM61187
Military Code:ZR-89
Aircraft Original Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82
Aircraft Generic Type:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82PW
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:170585Submit Correction
View count: 196
Very impressive heavy bomber and transport aircraft with a maximum take-off mass of more than 18 tonnes. A slow but capable beast, the Luftwaffe operated hundreds of them and the Italian air force even kept some in operation until the early 1960s. Carries its original serial again since having been restored here.
Registration / Serial:MM61187
Aircraft Version:Savoia-Marchetti SM.82PW
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:MM61933
Military Code:53-34
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166ML-1
C/n (msn):443
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:653 Squadriglia - 53 Stormo
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:170578Submit Correction
View count: 191
In full, but fading, markings of the 653rd liaison squadron, part of 53rd Stormo.
Registration / Serial:MM61933
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166ML-1
C/n (msn):443
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:MM61933
Military Code:53-34
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166ML-1
C/n (msn):443
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:653 Squadriglia - 53 Stormo
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:170578Submit Correction
View count: 191
In full, but fading, markings of the 653rd liaison squadron, part of 53rd Stormo.
Registration / Serial:MM61933
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166ML-1
C/n (msn):443
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