Tag: Macchi
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Macchi C.205 in Egyptian Service
Macchi C.205 in Egyptian Service Post-war, the C.205 found a significant export customer in the Egyptian Air Force. Between 1948 and 1949, Egypt acquired approximately 62 refurbished aircraft, many converted from C.202 airframes. These aircraft saw limited combat during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Read more
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Macchi C.205 Captured by Australia
Macchi C.205 Captured by Australia During the Allied invasion of Sicily in mid-1943, No. 3 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) encountered abandoned Axis aircraft on captured airfields. Among these was a Macchi C.205 (MM9377), found on 24 August 1943 at Catania Main airfield and taken to Agnone in Sicily. RAAF ground crews restored it to… Read more
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RAAF Static Display Sale
RAAF Static Display Sale Victoria Located near the entrance to RAAF Base East Sale, a public static aircraft display showcases historic RAAF training aircraft: The first two are jet powered trainers, with both in the colours of the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team. The third, a Winjeel was an Australian designed and build piston-engined trainer of… Read more