Marina Militare Italiana - Marina Stazione Aeromobili Grottaglie
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AV-8B ramp Grottaglie
MM5003N SH-3D 6-01 Gr4
MM7213 AV-8B+ 1-07 GAI
MM7213 AV-8B+ 1-07 GAI
MM7215 AV-8B+ 1-09 GAI
MM81509 AB412EP GF221 SAdManovra
MM81581 SH90A 3-05 Gr5
Badge of the Gruppo Aerei Imbarcati
MM81590 NH-90NFH 3-14 Gr5
MM81636 AW101 2-21 Gr1
MM80951 AB212ASW 7-20 Gr4
MM81452 AB412EP GF207 SAdManovra
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