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Piaggio PD-808VIP MM61948
Aeronautica Militare - Piaggio PD-808VIP MM61948 (msn 506), at Pratica di Mare AB as a parts donor. (Aeronautica Militaire Italiano - Italian Air Force) Date: 1997
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1997 Aeronautica Donor Italiano Mare Militaire Militare Parts Piaggio Pratica
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1. Title: "A Piaggio PD-808VIP of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) Serving as a Parts Donor at Pratica di Mare Air Base in 1997" 2. Caption: This evocative photograph captures the Piaggio PD-808VIP military transport aircraft, registration MM61948 (msn 506), of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) as it stood proudly yet poignantly at Pratica di Mare Air Base in 1997. The PD-808VIP, a versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft, was primarily used for VIP transport, maritime patrol, and search and rescue missions. In this image, the aircraft, adorned with the Italian tricolor roundel and the distinctive red cross insignia of the Italian military, appears as a parts donor. Its once pristine white finish now bears the scars of service, with various components and equipment removed, likely to be repurposed for maintenance or repairs of other aircraft in the fleet. The PD-808VIP, a product of the renowned Italian aircraft manufacturer Piaggio Aero Industries, served the Aeronautica Militare with distinction. Its retirement from active service as a parts donor marked the end of an era for this versatile and capable aircraft, which had contributed significantly to the Italian Air Force's aviation capabilities. This image, part of The Tony Lovelock Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the life cycle of military aircraft and the important role that they play in the broader context of aviation history. The PD-808VIP, a testament to Italian engineering and innovation, continues to inspire awe and respect as it stands proudly, albeit in a new capacity, at Pratica di Mare Air Base. 3. Keywords: Aeronautica Militare, Piaggio PD-808VIP, MM61948, msn 506, Pratica di Mare AB, parts donor, Italian Air Force, Italian military, aviation, transportation, aeroplane, aircraft, plane, aerodynamic, aviation history, military aircraft, retirement, Piaggio Aero Industries, Italian engineering, innovation.
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