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Operational history of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.81
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Operational history of the Savoia-Marchetti SM.81

Bomber/transport aircraft from Italy

Overview

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 first saw combat during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War, where it showed itself to be versatile, serving as a bomber, transport and reconnaissance aircraft. SM.81s also fought in the Spanish Civil War with the Aviazione Legionaria and were among the first aircraft sent by the fascist powers to aid Francisco Franco.

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