| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM8146 |
| Other Marks: | 372-5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC-200 Saetta |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 372 Squadriglia / 153 Gruppo |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 94883 |
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This original MC.200 was captured by the British in Nov. 42 when they overan Banghazi airfield following the Battle of El Alamein. It was shipped to the US to sell war-bonds and restored post-war. Subsequently acquired by the National Museum of the USAF and is displayed in 372nd Squadron markings of the Regia Aeronautica. 53 Stormo badge on the rear fuselage This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 October 2018, and has since been viewed 409 times. |