1937 Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 (I-LUCE)

Long range civil transport based on the SM.79 bomber. This aircraft was used by Mussolini's son-in-law Galeazzo Ciano. Was also registared as I-ESTE and I-ESTO. The "GQ" on the side of the fuselage is for "Grande Quota" which translates to High Altitude. This aircraft had oxygen for crew and passages.

Three nine-cylinder 750 hp Alfa Romeo 126 R.C.34

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