Tenth Anniversary Air Cruise 1933 - May 28, 2024 | Bertolami Fine Art S.r.l. In Italy
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Tenth Anniversary Air Cruise 1933
Tenth Anniversary Air Cruise 1933
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Savoia Marchetti SM-55X model commemorating the Atlantic crossing or the Tenth Anniversary Air Cruise, 1933, commissioned and commanded by Italo Balbo, to celebrate the greatness of Italian aviation. Original model of the time, made of cast aluminium, with double three-bladed rotating propeller mounted on the Isotta Fraschini ASSO-750 engine/castle. 25 SIAI-Marchetti S.55X seaplanes, organized into 8 squadrons, took part in the Orbetello-Chicago-New York-Rome route. On board 52 pilot officers, 1 engineer officer and 62 specialist non-commissioned officers. They returned to Italy in 24 aircraft, one having been lost in a tragic accident in the Azores.Measurements: 24cm wingspan, 16cm length. In good original condition
Dimensions
25 x 25 x 15 cm
Weight
1 kg
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Tenth Anniversary Air Cruise 1933

Estimate €700 - €800
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Starting Price €340
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Bertolami Fine Art s.r.l.

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