241 results found
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Military Code: | 41-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 88 Gruppo / 41 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2021 |
| Photo by: | Massimo LiperiContact |
| Photo ID: | 539229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
This airframe last flew on 22nd November 2017 from Sigonella to Pratica di Mare, were it was disassembled in major items and the transferred to Vigna di Valle's Museum. The fuselage was transferred by an Erickson S-64F operated by Vigili del Fuoco on 18th October 2018. The left side of the fin shows the badges of the two Wings that operated the aircraft (41 and 30 Stormo) and the banner "The Last One" on the MAD probe. The rear fuselage displays the unveiling of the original two paint livery (white and sea blue-grey)
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2021 |
| Photo by: | Massimo LiperiContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Military Code: | 41-03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault 1150/ATL-2 Atlantic/Atlantique 2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 88 Gruppo / 41 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2021 |
| Photo by: | Massimo LiperiContact |
| Photo ID: | 539229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 206 |
This airframe last flew on 22nd November 2017 from Sigonella to Pratica di Mare, were it was disassembled in major items and the transferred to Vigna di Valle's Museum. The fuselage was transferred by an Erickson S-64F operated by Vigili del Fuoco on 18th October 2018. The left side of the fin shows the badges of the two Wings that operated the aircraft (41 and 30 Stormo) and the banner "The Last One" on the MAD probe. The rear fuselage displays the unveiling of the original two paint livery (white and sea blue-grey)
| Registration / Serial: | MM40118 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault 1150 Atlantic |
| C/n (msn): | 080 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 4 September 2021 |
| Photo by: | Massimo LiperiContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52848 |
| Other Marks: | S-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-1548 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 194396Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52848 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-1548 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52848 |
| Other Marks: | S-12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-1548 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Photo ID: | 194396Submit Correction |
| View count: | 162 |
| Registration / Serial: | MM52848 |
| Aircraft Version: | Stinson L-5 Sentinel |
| C/n (msn): | 76-1548 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 2012 |
| Photo by: | Fred WillemsenContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM55-4868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 54868 |
| Military Code: | 51-62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86K Sabre |
| Licence-built by: | Fiat |
| C/n (msn): | 221-108 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 51 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190879Submit Correction |
| View count: | 195 |
For its F-84s and F-86s, the AMI simply adopted USAF 1950s-style serials, both on record and on the aircraft. Examples here are the Fiat-built F-86 and F-84F MM53-6892 behind it. The black cat with green mice logo of 51° Stormo originates from a 1939 rivalry between bomber and fighter pilots based at Roma-Ciampino.
| Registration / Serial: | MM55-4868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 54868 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86K Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 221-108 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM55-4868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 54868 |
| Military Code: | 51-62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86K Sabre |
| Licence-built by: | Fiat |
| C/n (msn): | 221-108 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 51 Stormo |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190879Submit Correction |
| View count: | 195 |
For its F-84s and F-86s, the AMI simply adopted USAF 1950s-style serials, both on record and on the aircraft. Examples here are the Fiat-built F-86 and F-84F MM53-6892 behind it. The black cat with green mice logo of 51° Stormo originates from a 1939 rivalry between bomber and fighter pilots based at Roma-Ciampino.
| Registration / Serial: | MM55-4868 |
| Alternate Serial: | 54868 |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86K Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 221-108 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 11721 |
| Military Code: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo SVA |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| C/n (msn): | 11721 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | 87a Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190462Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
Savoia, Verduzio (designers) and Ansaldo (company) set out to build a fighter but the resulting SVA was deemed unsuitable for that role. It could however fly very far, high and fast and so became an excellent reconnaissance plane. This is one of the aircraft of the propaganda Flight over Vienna in 1918. The Lion of St. Mark was the insigna of the 87a squadriglia 'Serenissima' and the painting depicts general Gabriele d'Annunzio, the organiser of the famous flight.
| Registration / Serial: | 11721 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| C/n (msn): | 11721 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 11721 |
| Military Code: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo SVA |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| C/n (msn): | 11721 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | 87a Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190462Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
Savoia, Verduzio (designers) and Ansaldo (company) set out to build a fighter but the resulting SVA was deemed unsuitable for that role. It could however fly very far, high and fast and so became an excellent reconnaissance plane. This is one of the aircraft of the propaganda Flight over Vienna in 1918. The Lion of St. Mark was the insigna of the 87a squadriglia 'Serenissima' and the painting depicts general Gabriele d'Annunzio, the organiser of the famous flight.
| Registration / Serial: | 11721 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo SVA5 |
| C/n (msn): | 11721 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | L127 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lohner L-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lohner L-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lohner L-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Austria-Hungary - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 763 |
License-built by the Ungarische Flugzeugwerke in Budapest and delivered to the Austro-Hungarian navy. Flown across the Adriatic Sea in 1918 by two defecting servicemen and, after long storage and restoration, arrived here in 1988 to be displayed.
| Registration / Serial: | L127 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lohner L-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Austria-Hungary - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | L127 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lohner L-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lohner L-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lohner L-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Austria-Hungary - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190460Submit Correction |
| View count: | 763 |
License-built by the Ungarische Flugzeugwerke in Budapest and delivered to the Austro-Hungarian navy. Flown across the Adriatic Sea in 1918 by two defecting servicemen and, after long storage and restoration, arrived here in 1988 to be displayed.
| Registration / Serial: | L127 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lohner L-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Austria-Hungary - Navy |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | S153 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 153 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190458Submit Correction |
| View count: | 201 |
The oldest existing Spad in the world faces a younger example in Hangar Troster. This one was Fulco Ruffo di Calabria's aircraft, who scored 20 victories in WW1. There is an imprint on the airframe showing it was manufactured in September 1916.
| Registration / Serial: | S153 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 153 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | S153 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 153 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190458Submit Correction |
| View count: | 201 |
The oldest existing Spad in the world faces a younger example in Hangar Troster. This one was Fulco Ruffo di Calabria's aircraft, who scored 20 victories in WW1. There is an imprint on the airframe showing it was manufactured in September 1916.
| Registration / Serial: | S153 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 153 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | S1420 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 1420 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 77a Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190457Submit Correction |
| View count: | 477 |
One of two Spad VIIs in Hangar Troster, this plane was flown by ace Ernesto Cabruna and wears visible patches that cover bullet holes from combat. It was recovered in a delapidated state and beautifully restored, showing the markings of the 77a Squadriglia. The serial is not visibly worn.
| Registration / Serial: | S1420 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 1420 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | S1420 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SPAD S-VII |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 1420 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 77a Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190457Submit Correction |
| View count: | 477 |
One of two Spad VIIs in Hangar Troster, this plane was flown by ace Ernesto Cabruna and wears visible patches that cover bullet holes from combat. It was recovered in a delapidated state and beautifully restored, showing the markings of the 77a Squadriglia. The serial is not visibly worn.
| Registration / Serial: | S1420 |
| Aircraft Version: | SPAD S-VII |
| C/n (msn): | 1420 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19309 |
| Military Code: | 76 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hanriot HD-1/2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 515 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190416Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
The Hanriot-Dupont 1 was much hailed for its speed and agility. This is one of more than 800 built under license by Nieuport-Macchi at Varese and was flown by the ace Flavio Baracchini. The municipality of Florence donated the aircraft to the AMI. Serial not seen on the outside.
| Registration / Serial: | 19309 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 515 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 19309 |
| Military Code: | 76 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hanriot HD-1/2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 515 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190416Submit Correction |
| View count: | 254 |
The Hanriot-Dupont 1 was much hailed for its speed and agility. This is one of more than 800 built under license by Nieuport-Macchi at Varese and was flown by the ace Flavio Baracchini. The municipality of Florence donated the aircraft to the AMI. Serial not seen on the outside.
| Registration / Serial: | 19309 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hanriot HD-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 515 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
Wearing the markings of the XIII Squadriglia of the Corpo Aeronautico Militare. Real identity is believed to be BL160 and as such fought in the Italo-Turkey war in 1912.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190414Submit Correction |
| View count: | 204 |
Wearing the markings of the XIII Squadriglia of the Corpo Aeronautico Militare. Real identity is believed to be BL160 and as such fought in the Italo-Turkey war in 1912.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Rare authentic two-seater Blériot XI, derived from the 1909 prototype and built by the S.I.T. company of Turin.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blériot XI |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Unit Markings: | XIII Squadriglia |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190412Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
Rare authentic two-seater Blériot XI, derived from the 1909 prototype and built by the S.I.T. company of Turin.
| Registration / Serial: | "BL-246" |
| Aircraft Version: | Blériot XI-2 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 147 |
With nearly 23 m (75 ft) wing span and 450 hp from three engines, the Ca.3 was a huge heavy bomber of WW1 and the years thereafter. Of the main wartime version, 270 had been delivered by 1917.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190403Submit Correction |
| View count: | 147 |
With nearly 23 m (75 ft) wing span and 450 hp from three engines, the Ca.3 was a huge heavy bomber of WW1 and the years thereafter. Of the main wartime version, 270 had been delivered by 1917.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
After it had been withdrawn from use, Lt. Casimiro Buttini purchased this aircraft in which he earned a Gold Medal of Valor. It was stored in a barn until the Italian air force bought it back in 1959 and has been completely overhauled and rebuilt since.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| Aircraft Name: | Falco |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190400Submit Correction |
| View count: | 150 |
After it had been withdrawn from use, Lt. Casimiro Buttini purchased this aircraft in which he earned a Gold Medal of Valor. It was stored in a barn until the Italian air force bought it back in 1959 and has been completely overhauled and rebuilt since.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca3 |
| C/n (msn): | 23174 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Army |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Military Code: | 94-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 264 |
Well over a hundred AC.2 (Ansaldo-Caccia 2) were constructed in Italy, being the license-built version of the Dewoitine D.1ter. In 1925, its all-metal structure was quite revolutionary. The serial was not visible on the museum's example.
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Military Code: | 94-6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 264 |
Well over a hundred AC.2 (Ansaldo-Caccia 2) were constructed in Italy, being the license-built version of the Dewoitine D.1ter. In 1925, its all-metal structure was quite revolutionary. The serial was not visible on the museum's example.
| Registration / Serial: | MM1208 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ansaldo AC2 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 340 |
Training, tourist and observation aircraft seating a pilot and copilot plus one passenger behind them. Exhibited here as the optional amphibian version. Only two remain in the world, license-built NC349N now in the Cradle of Aviation Museum at Long Island (NY) and this one.
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190300Submit Correction |
| View count: | 340 |
Training, tourist and observation aircraft seating a pilot and copilot plus one passenger behind them. Exhibited here as the optional amphibian version. Only two remain in the world, license-built NC349N now in the Cradle of Aviation Museum at Long Island (NY) and this one.
| Registration / Serial: | I-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.56 |
| C/n (msn): | 5611 |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Other Marks: | II |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 427 |
Macchi's first attempt to design from scratch a seaplane that would win Italy the Schneider Trophy was a huge success. Two trainers, three racers and a static airframe were developed, built and flown well within a year. One of the 600 hp trainer versions crashed with fatal results, but this 800 hp race version won the 1926 Trophy in the USA at an average speed of nearly 400 km/h (250 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Other Marks: | II |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.39 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190261Submit Correction |
| View count: | 427 |
Macchi's first attempt to design from scratch a seaplane that would win Italy the Schneider Trophy was a huge success. Two trainers, three racers and a static airframe were developed, built and flown well within a year. One of the 600 hp trainer versions crashed with fatal results, but this 800 hp race version won the 1926 Trophy in the USA at an average speed of nearly 400 km/h (250 mph).
| Registration / Serial: | MM76 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.39 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 807 |
Fiat's try at the 1929 Schneider Trophy proved too ambitious, as its attempted 1:1 power to weight ratio racer turned out unstable and both prototypes crashed. In order to still take part in the race, this copy of the second proto (MM130) was built, using parts of a static airframe. It was sent to the competition but eventually did not participate in the race.
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Fiat C-29 |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190254Submit Correction |
| View count: | 807 |
Fiat's try at the 1929 Schneider Trophy proved too ambitious, as its attempted 1:1 power to weight ratio racer turned out unstable and both prototypes crashed. In order to still take part in the race, this copy of the second proto (MM130) was built, using parts of a static airframe. It was sent to the competition but eventually did not participate in the race.
| Registration / Serial: | MM130-BIS |
| Alternate Serial: | 130-BIS |
| Aircraft Version: | Fiat C-29 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1024 |
The M.C.72 represents the culmination of high speed floatplane development in Italy. Its Fiat AS.6 engine consists of two coupled V12 blocks that delivered a maximum of 3100 hp to two contra-rotating propellers. After serious initial problems, this plane became the world speed record holder for five years. In 1934, it reached 709 km/h (441 mph) averaged over three passes, a record for prop-driven seaplanes that still stands in 2019. All the gold-coloured surfaces are water and oil radiators.
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.72 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190229Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1024 |
The M.C.72 represents the culmination of high speed floatplane development in Italy. Its Fiat AS.6 engine consists of two coupled V12 blocks that delivered a maximum of 3100 hp to two contra-rotating propellers. After serious initial problems, this plane became the world speed record holder for five years. In 1934, it reached 709 km/h (441 mph) averaged over three passes, a record for prop-driven seaplanes that still stands in 2019. All the gold-coloured surfaces are water and oil radiators.
| Registration / Serial: | MM181 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.72 |
| C/n (msn): | 5 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Other Marks: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1187 |
This was the third of four racing seaplane types built by Macchi, with the intent of repeating Italy's Schneider Trophy victories, last in 1926. In 1929 however, the M.67 suffered many severe problems with grave results for its pilots. Initially recoved as a fuselage only, the one on display is still a fascinating power machine with its surface radiators and science fiction-like engine cowling.
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Other Marks: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi M.67 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1187 |
This was the third of four racing seaplane types built by Macchi, with the intent of repeating Italy's Schneider Trophy victories, last in 1926. In 1929 however, the M.67 suffered many severe problems with grave results for its pilots. Initially recoved as a fuselage only, the one on display is still a fascinating power machine with its surface radiators and science fiction-like engine cowling.
| Registration / Serial: | MM105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi M.67 |
| C/n (msn): | 3 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 270 |
These are the only genuine S.55 parts remaining in Italy of some 240 of these impressive double hull flying boats. A formation of 24 S.55X completed an 18600 km Atlantic round-trip to the USA in 1933, after 14 S.55TA flew to Brazil in 1930-1931. On display are the central part of the left hull, a tail rudder and an engine. The hull still shows partial markings of the 199a Squadriglia, 94° Gruppo, based at Orbetello.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190201Submit Correction |
| View count: | 270 |
These are the only genuine S.55 parts remaining in Italy of some 240 of these impressive double hull flying boats. A formation of 24 S.55X completed an 18600 km Atlantic round-trip to the USA in 1933, after 14 S.55TA flew to Brazil in 1930-1931. On display are the central part of the left hull, a tail rudder and an engine. The hull still shows partial markings of the 199a Squadriglia, 94° Gruppo, based at Orbetello.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Savoia-Marchetti S.55X |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Military Code: | ORB-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
The Ro.43 maritime reconnaisance plane, ship-launched from a catapult, had great range and ample speed but lacked strength and stability at sea. The sole remaining example was discovered as a wreck in 1972. It has been completely restored and now shines in the colours of the 'Scuola Idroricognizione' at Orbetello, where it was retired in December 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Military Code: | ORB-23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Italy |
| Collection: | Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |
| Photo ID: | 190171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 419 |
The Ro.43 maritime reconnaisance plane, ship-launched from a catapult, had great range and ample speed but lacked strength and stability at sea. The sole remaining example was discovered as a wreck in 1972. It has been completely restored and now shines in the colours of the 'Scuola Idroricognizione' at Orbetello, where it was retired in December 1950.
| Registration / Serial: | MM27050 |
| Aircraft Version: | IMAM Ro-43 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| City / Seaplane Base: | Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (LIRB) (closed)Map | Country: | Italy |
| Photo Date: | 25 September 2019 |
| Photo by: | Erik SleutelbergContact |