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Re: Photo Macchi Flying Boat
Photo has already been published in Italy by Giorgio Apostolo.
The type is an odd one. Number built is reported on the 'net as between 8 - 10 and even a civil version
the M.12bis should have been built
However there are no known (published) MM numbers and certainly no civil registered ones.
It is only mentioned in connection with the Schneider Trophy races in 1920 and then as a non-starter.
My guess is the model was totally unsuccessful, failed to be ready as late as 1920. Possibly Macchi
tried to convert it to civil use as the M.12bis but if they did, it was never registered.
Thus I believe only one was built.
Anyone who knows more?
Cheers
Stig
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