Aermacchi MB-339

Service And Conflict Use

1. Aug 12, 1976

   First flight

   The MB-339 prototype flew for the first time on 12 August 1976.

   Sources: Aermacchi MB-339 - Wikipedia

2. Apr 27, 1982

   MB.339 PAN joins the Frecce Tricolori

   The MB.339 PAN replaced the Fiat G.91R in service with the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team.

   Sources: MB.339 PAN adopted by Frecce Tricolori

3. May 21, 1982

   Falklands War attack sortie

   Lieutenant Owen Crippa used an MB-339A on a reconnaissance and attack sortie against the Royal Navy amphibious force.

   Sources: Aermacchi MB-339 - Wikipedia (Falklands use)

4. Jun 5, 1998

   Eritrean combat use

   Eritrean MB-339FDs and MB-339CEs were employed during the opening fighting of the Eritrean-Ethiopian War.

   Sources: Aermacchi MB-339 - Wikipedia (Eritrean use)

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