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Old 4th Sep 2007, 05:59
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Bri's Challenge: Post 2541

Like others, I am convinced this is an Italian 3 motor.

Compare with the Savoia Marchetti S 79 Gobbo Maledetto and there are huge similarities.

I think this - so far unidentified aircraft - is the SM 81 'Pipistrello' (Bat) from which the S79 was developed. In the posted photo we can see curtains on the screen. There are references to this on one side of the SM 81 canopy. Nice idea actually!

However, I cannot find a photo of the SM 81 panel. Does anyone have one or know where one can be located?
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