| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | I-RVEG |
| Alternate Serial: | MM54168 |
| Military Code: | 6-43 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aermacchi MB-326 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aermacchi MB-326E |
| C/n (msn): | 6172/18 |
| Display Paint: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Pratica di MareMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIRE IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Manifestazione Aerea del Centenario 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 695455 |
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Originally delivered to the SVBIA (basic jet trainer school) at Lecce in 1962. In 1975, during overhaul by Aermacchi, it was converted into an MB.326E armed version, of which only 12 were delivered to the AMI. It continued to serve as a trainer as Lecce until supplanted by the MB.339, being re-assigned as a squadron liaison aircraft with 9º Stormo and then moving to 6º Stormo at Ghedi. After withdrawal from service in 1989, it was parked at San Possidonio airfield near Modena for nearly 20 years before restoration to flight, now operated by the Legend team from Reggio Emilia. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 10 June 2024, and has since been viewed 63 times. |