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Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 - RS-50
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 / RS-50 (msn 4119), of 311 Gruppo RSV, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2011 (Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Italian Air Force) Date: 2011
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2011 Aeronautica Alenia C 27j Fairford Gruppo Italiano Militare Mode Spartan Tattoo
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In this striking photograph from The Tony Lovelock Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we see the Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 / RS-50 of the 311 Gruppo RSV (Rescue and Support Group) of the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiano). The image was captured at RAF Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo on the 16th of July in the year 2011. The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a versatile military transport aircraft, produced by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company. CSX62219 / RS-50 is one of the 35 C-27Js ordered by the Italian Air Force, with the first delivery taking place in 2009. This specific aircraft is assigned to the 311 Gruppo RSV, which is responsible for search and rescue, as well as medical evacuation and transport missions. The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, featuring a T-tail configuration, and a cargo compartment that can be easily reconfigured to accommodate various types of cargo or passengers. The aircraft's advanced design and capabilities make it an essential asset for the Italian Air Force, enabling it to perform a wide range of missions with efficiency and versatility. The Royal International Air Tattoo is an annual military airshow held at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. The event attracts a vast number of aviation enthusiasts and military personnel from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of aircraft from various air forces. The inclusion of the Italian Air Force's Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 / RS-50 in the 2011 event highlights the strong international presence and cooperation within the global military aviation community.
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