Italian Air Force recovers Reggiane Re.2000 submerged since 1943

The Italian Air Force has recovered a Reggiane Re.2000 that was submerged since 1943, when it crashed in the sea near La Spezia in 1943 during a training mission. The recovery was done graciously by Micoperi, the company responsible for putting back afloat the cruise ship Costa Concordia. The aircraft  is currently in a desalination tank and will later be restored and exposed by the Italian AF.

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