Savoia – Marchetti S.M. 79-I Sparviero

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  • Role: Bomber
  • Dimensions: Wingspan 20.20 m, length 16.20 m, height 4.10 m
  • Engine: 3 x Alfa Romeo 126 RC.34 (780 hp)
  • Armament: 3 × 12.7 mm (0.5 in) Breda-SAFAT machine guns, 2,600 lb of bomb payload
  • Crew: 4
  • Number in service: 1
  • Country of production: Italy
  • Years in service: 1940 – 1941

During the greek counter offensive in Albania, that followed the Italian invasion in Greece in October 28th, 1940, a slightly damaged S.M. 79 was captured in Koritsa airfield in November 22nd, 1940. It was promptly repaired by Air Force’s engineers and put to service, mainly as a transporter.