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.

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.