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Doug Norrie

12th January 2024 02:38

Savoia-Marchetti SM 79 marking

Hi,

Can anybody please tell me why some Italian SM 79 torpedo bombers carried a black 'X' under each wing, inboard of the round fasces national marking.

Was it a campaign marking, an identification marking?

Thanks,

Doug

Graham Boak

12th January 2024 11:20

Re: Savoia-Marchetti SM 79 marking

This sounds like a Spanish Civil War marking - are you sure about the torpedo-bomber bit?

Buckeye30

12th January 2024 11:35

Re: Savoia-Marchetti SM 79 marking

SM79s had this marking (also on the white fuselage band sometimes) during the Abyssinia campaign 1940-41, presumably a theatre addition; I've also seen it on 2 or 3 SM81s and Ca.133s. there. I wouldn't think such a distinctive shape would need extra recognition markings though ?

Nick

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