| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM50-179 |
| Military Code: | 15-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16A Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 68 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 15 Stormo |
| 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: | 694883 |
| Photo Comment |
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Previously displayed nearby on the other side of this hardstanding, under the seaplane crane on the shore of Lake Bracciano. The AMI received a dozen HU-16s to fulfil its SAR obligations under ICAO from the late 1950s, replacing the indigenous Cant Z.506 seaplanes and serving in ever reducing numbers until 1978 when replaced by HH-3F helicopters. The HU-16 latterly became quite problematic and spent extended periods under overhaul, while some were restricted to calm water or land-only operations. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 June 2024, and has since been viewed 163 times. |