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Piaggio P-166M MM61916 - 303-36
Piaggio Piaggio P-166M-APM MM61916 - 303-36 (msn 428 - 77), mounted as a scrap-yard mascot. Date: circa 2000
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
2000 Mascot Mounted Piaggio Scrap Yard
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In this evocative photograph from The Tony Lovelock Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we find a Piaggio P-166M-APM, with the registration number MM61916 and the markings 303-36, proudly displayed as a mascot in a scrap yard. The image captures the essence of aviation history, as this once-mighty aircraft now stands as a testament to the passage of time. The Piaggio P-166 Marchetti, also known as the P.166M, is an Italian twin-engine, multi-role aircraft that first flew in 1963. It was designed by the Piaggio Aero Industria and was used for various purposes, including passenger transport, cargo transport, and training. The P-166M in this photograph, with its distinctive red and white markings, appears to be of the MM61916 variant, which was manufactured in 1977 as msn 428-77. Despite its impressive history, this P-166M now finds itself in an unlikely role as a scrap yard mascot. The photograph captures the contrast between the aircraft's former glory and its current state, as rust and weathering have taken their toll on the once-sleek and modern-looking plane. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the cyclical nature of aviation, where once-proud aircraft eventually give way to new models and technologies. The photograph also highlights the rich tapestry of aviation history, as these retired planes continue to tell stories of their past lives and the people who flew them. The Piaggio P-166M in this image may no longer be in active service, but it remains an important part of the aviation legacy, inspiring awe and wonder in those who come across it in the scrap yard.
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