| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM8281 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Reggiane Re.2000 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Reggiane Re.2000 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Reggiane J20 Falco |
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| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIRB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 18 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Harry Prins |
| Photo ID: | 596706 |
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This "Falco" ( Italian for hawk) had sunk in the waters of Portovenere (La Spezia) on April 16th, 1943. It was discovered in April 2012. The recovering operation was carried out for free by the company Micoperi (the same company which has completed he straightening of the cruise ship Costa Concordia). The Falco was about twenty feet deep and it crashed off the Liguria coast during a training mission. The wreck can now be seen inside the museum. This photo is copyright © Harry Prins, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 August 2023, and has since been viewed 340 times. |