| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 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: | 17 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 694756 |
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The Fiat C.29 was an Italian racing seaplane of which three were built especially for the 1929 Schneider Trophy air race. The first two, 129 and 130, were lost in accidents and this replacement, 130-bis, was sent directly to England without being test-flown. It did appear at RAF Calshot but was not flown during the competition, the Italian team gaining second, fourth and sixth places using Macchi M.52 and M.67 racers. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 June 2024, and has since been viewed 134 times. |