Italy - Air Force Aerfer Sagittario 2 MM561

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(31.10.2011, 13:09 CET)
Seen at A.M.I. Historical Museum From Wikipedia "The Aerfer Sagittario 2 (Italian for Archer) was a prototype all-metal single-seat lightweight fighter aircraft built in Italy, first flown on 19 May 1956. It became the first Italian aircraft to break the sound barrier in controlled flight when it reached Mach 1.1 during a dive from 13,725 m (45,000 ft). It was intended to serve as an interceptor or light tactical support aircraft."

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