Italian CANT z.501 flying boat in Romanian Air Force

[jmark]

Hi guys,

I'm thinning out my photo collection and came across this photo of an unusual craft. After a few minutes of research on the Net, I discovered that it's an Italian CANT Z.501 flying boat. Seems it's quite a rare beast. Based on the location of the photo, I'd guess it's in Romanian service.

All the best,
Jason

- - -

[Stig Jarlevik]

Jason

Rumania bought 12 Z.501 in 1940
They were serialled with Roman digits I to XII and assigned to the Escadrila 102 . Interesting to see a the more modern digit 6 on the nose here.
They must have been re-decorated pretty soon after delivery I suppose.

Cheers
Stig

[jmark]

Hi Stig,

Thanks very much for the information, much appreciated.

All the best,
Jason