| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | MM53276 |
| Military Code: | SE-7 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat G-59 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat G-59-4B |
| C/n (msn): | 61 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Scuola Volo 3° Periodo di Elmas |
| Location | |
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| 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: | 694889 |
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Based on the wartime G.55 fighter, the G.59 used the Merlin engine. Produced in A (single-seat) and B (two-seat advanced trainer) versions, the type entered service in 1950. The later -4 versions featured a cut-down rear fuselage and bubble canopy. Exports to Argentina and Syria were achieved. This survivor was first exhibited in Turin before moving to the Italian AF Museum and had been modified in service from -2B to -4B standard. 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 146 times. |