Aircraft Photo of I-PIAL | Piaggio PD.808VIP | AirHistory.net #454763
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:I-PIAL
Aircraft Original Type:Piaggio PD-808
Aircraft Generic Type:Piaggio PD-808
Aircraft Version:Piaggio PD.808VIP
C/n (msn):504
Location
City / Airport:ExeterMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGTE   IATA: EXT   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:5 October 1979
Photo by:Chris England
Photo ID: 454763
Photo Comment

This was a rarity in every way, being one of just two civil PD-808s built, the rest (totalling 22) going to the Italian Air Force. I-PIAL was operated by Piaggio, and was withdrawn from use in 1998, then preserved, unmarked, at Volandia Museum at Milan-Malpensa.

This photo is copyright © Chris England, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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