| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM9327 |
| Military Code: | 81-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.205V Veltro |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.205V Veltro |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.205V Veltro |
| C/n (msn): | 6665 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 81° Squadriglia/1° Stormo |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Milan / Museo della Scienza e Tecnologia [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci |
| Photo Date: | 26 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 620614 |
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This fighter was built during WWII as an MC.202 Folgore, MM91818. It was converted to MC.205 standard as MM9327 (c/n 6665) in 1947 but the intended delivery to Egypt did not go ahead. Restored to flying condition in 1980 as I-MCVE. Wore "MM92214" and "MM92215". Suffered structural damage in a mishap at Varese - Venegono in July 1986. Now preserved as MM9327, otherwise painted as an aircraft of the 1° Stormo, the first wing to enter combat with the MC.205 in the spring of 1943, based on the island of Pantelleria. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 November 2023, and has since been viewed 228 times. |