32 results found
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Other Marks:GDIF 80
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes 369 / 500
Aircraft Generic Type:Hughes 369/500/530 (H-6/Cayuse/Little Bird)
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:720053Submit Correction
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The yellow and green colours of the Guardia di Finanza can be appreciated on this Italian-built version of the Hughes 500-series, seen here in this regional museum south of Rome.
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Other Marks:GDIF 80
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes 369 / 500
Aircraft Generic Type:Hughes 369/500/530 (H-6/Cayuse/Little Bird)
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:720053Submit Correction
View count: 82
The yellow and green colours of the Guardia di Finanza can be appreciated on this Italian-built version of the Hughes 500-series, seen here in this regional museum south of Rome.
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:I-TFSI
Aircraft Original Type:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
C/n (msn):003/01-003
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:720051Submit Correction
View count: 73
The S211 lost against the MB339 in a competition for a jet trainer for the Italian air force, it was taken on as a private project by SIAI-Marchetti, hence the civil registration worn.
Registration / Serial:I-TFSI
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
C/n (msn):003/01-003
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:I-TFSI
Aircraft Original Type:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
Aircraft Generic Type:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
C/n (msn):003/01-003
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:720051Submit Correction
View count: 73
The S211 lost against the MB339 in a competition for a jet trainer for the Italian air force, it was taken on as a private project by SIAI-Marchetti, hence the civil registration worn.
Registration / Serial:I-TFSI
Aircraft Version:SIAI-Marchetti S-211
C/n (msn):003/01-003
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Military Code:GF-08
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719965Submit Correction
View count: 75
The last Italian government agency operating the P166 is/was the Guardia di Finanza. This example has already found a retirement home in this outstanding regional museum in Latina.
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Military Code:GF-08
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719965Submit Correction
View count: 75
The last Italian government agency operating the P166 is/was the Guardia di Finanza. This example has already found a retirement home in this outstanding regional museum in Latina.
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Military Code:RR-50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719953Submit Correction
View count: 104
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Military Code:RR-50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719953Submit Correction
View count: 104
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719943Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:MM61882
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166M
C/n (msn):390/39
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719943Submit Correction
View count: 99
Registration / Serial:MM61882
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166M
C/n (msn):390/39
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:42-10857
Military Code:X-4
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40L Warhawk
C/n (msn):22714
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Skipper
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719749Submit Correction
View count: 164
This P-40L was recovered from the beach in the area where the museum is located. It was operated by the 79th Fighter Group. On 31st January 1944, it aircraft crashed nearby at sea during the Anzio landings. It is preserved in the same condition as it was found.
Registration / Serial:42-10857
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40L Warhawk
C/n (msn):22714
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:42-10857
Military Code:X-4
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss P-40 Hawk/Warhawk/Tomahawk/Kittyhawk
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40L Warhawk
C/n (msn):22714
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Skipper
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719749Submit Correction
View count: 164
This P-40L was recovered from the beach in the area where the museum is located. It was operated by the 79th Fighter Group. On 31st January 1944, it aircraft crashed nearby at sea during the Anzio landings. It is preserved in the same condition as it was found.
Registration / Serial:42-10857
Aircraft Version:Curtiss P-40L Warhawk
C/n (msn):22714
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM80074
Alternate Registration:N7486C
Military Code:87-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719733Submit Correction
View count: 81
This aircraft went to Italy around 2006. Originally taken on strength by the USN as 37419 in 1945 and wfu in 1953, it was restored by 2017 to represent MM80074 during its service with 87° Gruppo at Catania-Fontanarossa.
Registration / Serial:MM80074
Alternate Registration:N7486C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM80074
Alternate Registration:N7486C
Military Code:87-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719733Submit Correction
View count: 81
This aircraft went to Italy around 2006. Originally taken on strength by the USN as 37419 in 1945 and wfu in 1953, it was restored by 2017 to represent MM80074 during its service with 87° Gruppo at Catania-Fontanarossa.
Registration / Serial:MM80074
Alternate Registration:N7486C
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719672Submit Correction
View count: 109
One of the gems of this interesting regional museum is this MB326 in standard AMI training colours.
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719672Submit Correction
View count: 109
One of the gems of this interesting regional museum is this MB326 in standard AMI training colours.
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Military Code:46-35
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719641Submit Correction
View count: 129
A very tight frame fit, this EC-119G is preserved outside at this great regional museum.
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Military Code:46-35
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719641Submit Correction
View count: 129
A very tight frame fit, this EC-119G is preserved outside at this great regional museum.
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719640Submit Correction
View count: 88
This interesting regional museum has this Starfighter on display, among many other aircraft.
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piana delle Orme
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:719640Submit Correction
View count: 88
This interesting regional museum has this Starfighter on display, among many other aircraft.
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:2 March 2018
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Military Code:46-35
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694645Submit Correction
View count: 170
The AMI received the first of 45 C-119Gs in 1953, these later being supplanted by 25 C-119Js from Davis Monthan storage when C-130 deliveries were subjected to delay. The last flew in 1979. This example was one of five ex Indian AF C-119Gs acquired in the Congo where the Italians were contributing to UN intervention forces. It underwent ECM conversion in 1976 and was wfu at Pratica di Mare by 1979 after service with 71° Gruppo. There is a pay box on the pavement in front of the aircraft and if you insert €2, electric motors spin the props! The whirring doesn't sound quite right though....
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Military Code:46-35
Aircraft Original Type:Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild C-119/R4Q Flying Boxcar
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
Licence-built by:Kaiser-Frazer
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694645Submit Correction
View count: 170
The AMI received the first of 45 C-119Gs in 1953, these later being supplanted by 25 C-119Js from Davis Monthan storage when C-130 deliveries were subjected to delay. The last flew in 1979. This example was one of five ex Indian AF C-119Gs acquired in the Congo where the Italians were contributing to UN intervention forces. It underwent ECM conversion in 1976 and was wfu at Pratica di Mare by 1979 after service with 71° Gruppo. There is a pay box on the pavement in front of the aircraft and if you insert €2, electric motors spin the props! The whirring doesn't sound quite right though....
Registration / Serial:MM53-8146
Aircraft Version:Fairchild EC-119G Flying Boxcar
C/n (msn):249
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7486C
Alternate Serial:MM80074
Military Code:87-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694644Submit Correction
View count: 127
One of the well-known sprayer Harpoons from Mesa Falcon Field, AZ, which was moved into storage in Italy around 2006. Originally taken on strength by the USN as 37419 in 1945 and wfu in 1953, it was restored by 2017 to represent MM80074 during its service with 87° Gruppo at Catania-Fontanarossa airport, featuring a turret from a Martin Baltimore and a fabricated nose gun pack. Note correct US registration is also carried. The Italian AF operated 22 ASW Harpoons between 1953 and 1959, although they wanted P-2 Neptunes. All were scrapped following their replacement with Grumman Trackers.
Registration / Serial:N7486C
Alternate Serial:MM80074
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N7486C
Alternate Serial:MM80074
Military Code:87-2
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (Model 15)
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Licence-built by:Vega
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694644Submit Correction
View count: 127
One of the well-known sprayer Harpoons from Mesa Falcon Field, AZ, which was moved into storage in Italy around 2006. Originally taken on strength by the USN as 37419 in 1945 and wfu in 1953, it was restored by 2017 to represent MM80074 during its service with 87° Gruppo at Catania-Fontanarossa airport, featuring a turret from a Martin Baltimore and a fabricated nose gun pack. Note correct US registration is also carried. The Italian AF operated 22 ASW Harpoons between 1953 and 1959, although they wanted P-2 Neptunes. All were scrapped following their replacement with Grumman Trackers.
Registration / Serial:N7486C
Alternate Serial:MM80074
Aircraft Version:Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
C/n (msn):15-1385
Display Paint:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694641Submit Correction
View count: 119
Previously in store at Grosseto after service with 20 Gruppo/4 Stormo, code 4-52. The tail unit is from MM6722
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694641Submit Correction
View count: 119
Previously in store at Grosseto after service with 20 Gruppo/4 Stormo, code 4-52. The tail unit is from MM6722
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694631Submit Correction
View count: 88
One of two P.166s displayed here and, like the F-86, obtained from the Deposito Centrale at Gallarate in 2015
Registration / Serial:MM61882
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166M
C/n (msn):390/39
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694631Submit Correction
View count: 88
One of two P.166s displayed here and, like the F-86, obtained from the Deposito Centrale at Gallarate in 2015
Registration / Serial:MM61882
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166M
C/n (msn):390/39
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8299
Alternate Serial:38299
Military Code:51-61
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86K Sabre
C/n (msn):207/27
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694629Submit Correction
View count: 143
Built under licence by Fiat and known as the "Kappone" (Big K), this F-86 was recovered from Gallarate in 2015. Previously it had been a gate guard for the Italian AF detachment at Bergamo-Orio al Serio.
Registration / Serial:MM53-8299
Alternate Serial:38299
Aircraft Version:North American F-86K Sabre
C/n (msn):207/27
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM53-8299
Alternate Serial:38299
Military Code:51-61
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86K Sabre
C/n (msn):207/27
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694629Submit Correction
View count: 143
Built under licence by Fiat and known as the "Kappone" (Big K), this F-86 was recovered from Gallarate in 2015. Previously it had been a gate guard for the Italian AF detachment at Bergamo-Orio al Serio.
Registration / Serial:MM53-8299
Alternate Serial:38299
Aircraft Version:North American F-86K Sabre
C/n (msn):207/27
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Military Code:GF-08
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694502Submit Correction
View count: 87
One of two in the fascinating museum at Borgo Faiti
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Military Code:GF-08
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio P-166
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694502Submit Correction
View count: 87
One of two in the fascinating museum at Borgo Faiti
Registration / Serial:MM25178
Aircraft Version:Piaggio P-166DL-3/SEM1
C/n (msn):495
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Military Code:RR-50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694500Submit Correction
View count: 100
The Harvard was used in significant numbers by Italy and the last examples served well into the 1970s. This one was from a 1957 batch.
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Military Code:RR-50
Aircraft Original Type:North American BC-1
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-6/SNJ Texan/Harvard
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694500Submit Correction
View count: 100
The Harvard was used in significant numbers by Italy and the last examples served well into the 1970s. This one was from a 1957 batch.
Registration / Serial:MM54143
Aircraft Version:North American T-6H Harvard Mk IIM
C/n (msn):[ MM54143 ]
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694498Submit Correction
View count: 86
W/o 1.9.72
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Military Code:68
Aircraft Original Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Generic Type:Aermacchi MB-326
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694498Submit Correction
View count: 86
W/o 1.9.72
Registration / Serial:MM54268
Aircraft Version:Aermacchi MB-326E
C/n (msn):6294/64/D4
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Other Marks:GDIF 80
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes 369 / 500
Aircraft Generic Type:Hughes 369/500/530 (H-6/Cayuse/Little Bird)
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694492Submit Correction
View count: 136
In early 2024, the NH-500 helicopter bowed out after 50 years of Italian service. A total of 73 were built under licence.
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Other Marks:GDIF 80
Aircraft Original Type:Hughes 369 / 500
Aircraft Generic Type:Hughes 369/500/530 (H-6/Cayuse/Little Bird)
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Piano delle Orme
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:694492Submit Correction
View count: 136
In early 2024, the NH-500 helicopter bowed out after 50 years of Italian service. A total of 73 were built under licence.
Registration / Serial:MM81004
Aircraft Version:Bredanardi-Hughes NH-500MC
C/n (msn):15-026AM
Operator Titles:Italy - Guardia di Finanza
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:17 June 2023
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:10 Gruppo / 9 Stormo
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piana Delle Orme
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:614380Submit Correction
View count: 187
Preserved with tail from aircraft MM6722.
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Military Code:9-35
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:10 Gruppo / 9 Stormo
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Collection:Museo Storico Piana Delle Orme
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact
Photo ID:614380Submit Correction
View count: 187
Preserved with tail from aircraft MM6722.
Registration / Serial:MM6939
Aircraft Version:Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter
C/n (msn):783-1239
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Area:Latina / Museo Piana delle Orme [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Italy
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Harry PrinsContact