| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM92351 |
| Alternate Serial: | MM092351 |
| Military Code: | 2-362 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Reggiane Re-2005 Sagittario |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Reggiane Re-2005 Sagittario |
| Aircraft Version: | Reggiane Re-2005 Sagittario |
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| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Trento - MattarelloMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIDT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 641752 |
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Often regarded as one of the most aesthetic aeroplanes ever produced by Italy, the Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario (Archer) went into service with the Regia Aeronautica as a fighter and fighter-bomber during the later years of WWII. Only 48 examples had been delivered before the Armistice (the museum quotes 32 as of 1943), and these fighters took part in the defence of Naples, Rome and Sicily, with the survivors finally perishing in the Battle of Berlin in German insignia. This fuselage section is the only original survivor of this type. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 January 2024, and has since been viewed 917 times. |