Italy signed a licence production and development agreement for the Vampire in October 1949. After initial deliveries of British-built aircraft, licence construction by Fiat and Macchi took over. When Britain placed an embargo on exports to Egypt after Suez, 58 ex-AMI Vampires were rebuilt by Macchi, of which most were flown out but 15 shipped in crates marked as glass products. This NF.54 was used by the All-Weather Fighter School at Amendola and later preserved in Turin before moving to the Italian AF Museum.

Night fighter version with radar nose and a crew of two that served with the Scuola Caccia Ogni Tempo (All-Weather Fighter School) at Amendola. Preserved in Torino since 1972 and taken on by the Museo Storico after the other museum was closed. Built under license by Aer Macchi as referenced on the tail, with additionally 'REV. 27-8-958' below the factory name.