| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM6781 |
| Military Code: | 50-01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed F-104 Starfighter |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-104S/ASA-M Starfighter |
| Licence-built by: | Aeritalia |
| C/n (msn): | 783-1081 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 155 Gruppo / 50 Stormo |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Folgaria / Base Tuono [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 23 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 615407 |
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Base Tuono is a fascinating Cold War relic - a preserved Nike air defence missile site high in the mountains near the Passo Coe. The museum has this beautiful Starfighter which has been repainted in the colours it wore when it was delivered to 50° Stormo at Piacenza in 1972 as a new F-104S. The aircraft got its own building and the museum intends to add an F-86K Sabre according to a 2020 report. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 October 2023, and has since been viewed 160 times. |