| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM577 |
| Military Code: | RS-38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piaggio PD-808 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piaggio PD-808 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piaggio PD-808 |
| C/n (msn): | 501 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | RSV - Reparto Sperimentale Volo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Milan - MalpensaMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIMC IATA: MXP Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | August 1985 |
| Photo by: | Massimo Liperi |
| Photo ID: | 801898 |
| Photo Comment |
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This is the first prototype of the PD-808, that flew on the 28 August 1964. It is interesting to remember that some hours after the first flight, this aircraft experienced during the take-off a bird ingestion into the left engine, that flamed out. The crew performed an engine-out circuit to land, without problems, unexpectedly demonstrating the good design and aircraft characteristics. This photo is copyright © Massimo Liperi, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 April 2025, and has since been viewed 69 times. |