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1950 |
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Constructed as a G-59-4B. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Regia Aeronautica Italiana with s/n MM53772. |
From 1970 to 1983 |
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To Museo Storico dellAeronautica Militaire, Practica dMare AB, Italy.
Markings added: RS-25
Stored, not displayed, at the museum. |
November 1983 |
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Was auctioned in derelict condition at Naples-Capo di Chinos. |
November 1983 |
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To Pino Valenti, Venice, Italy.
Bought at Auction in Naples-Capo di Chinos. |
November 1983 |
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To Guido Zuccoli, Darwin, NT. |
From 1983 to 1987 |
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To Guido Zuccoli, Darwin NT Australia. |
1984 |
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Transported by ship.
Shipped from Italy to the USA. |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from Italy to Chino, CA. |
1984 |
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Restored. |
From 31 July 1987 to 1989 |
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To Guido Zuccoli, Darwin, NT with new c/r N59B. |
2 September 1987 |
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Markings Applied: Ciao Bella
Flown at Chino, CA. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #59, named Ciao Bella.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Guido Zuccoli. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 307.087 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 310.297 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 300.926 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 281.000 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1987 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
Circa 14 September 1987 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 14 September 1987 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
15 September 1987 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
15 September 1987 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
August 1988 |
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Transported by ship.
Shipped from California to Darwin, Australia. |
5 September 1989 |
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To Lynette Zuccoli, Toowoomba, QLD with new c/r VH-LIX.
Operated with markings: G.59-B |
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Markings Applied: Ciao Bella
Flown in Australia in an Italian AF scheme. |
1990 |
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Photographer: Arthur Scarf
Notes: 1990 photo at Maitland |
1994 |
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Converted to a single-seater. |
From June 1997 to 2015 |
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To Zuccoli Classic Aircraft Collection/Lynette Zuccoli, Toowoomba, QLD keeping c/r VH-LIX. |
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Flown in Italian AF camouflage markings. |
2008 |
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Last flight. |
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Placed in storage. |
2015 |
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Circa Sold to private owner in Germany. |
22 October 2015 |
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To unknown owner with c/r VH-LIX. |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from from Australia to Bremgarten, Germany. |
From 25 August 2017 to 2018 |
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To Meier Motors, Bremgarten, Germany with new c/r D-FIAT. |
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Restored.
The work was carried out at Bremgarten. Completed with a polished metal finish. |
22 November 2017 |
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First flight. |
