New Paint For Italian F-104 Gate Guardian

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F-104S-ASA MM6804 adn F-86K

By Daniele Mattiuzzo.

F-104S-ASA MM6804, ended its career at Istrana on June 1998, flying as “51-07” with the 22°Gruppo CI.Later, was unveiled mounted on a support as a monument, on the November 3, 1999, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 51°Stormo (Wing).The Starfighter, was painted with codes “51-22” and markings representing the then disbanded 22°Gruppo CI (fighter interceptor) on the left side, and “51-55” that of 155°Gruppo CB (fighter-bomber).
Just recently the local GEA (Gruppo Efficienza Aeromobili – the aircraft maintenance squadron of the 51°Stormo) ended the task of refurbishing and repainting all the 7 aircraft on static display around the base.The Starfighter is the last one, all received a glossy coat of paint in order to help against the atmospheric agents.

 

Moreno-Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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About Moreno Aguiari 3366 Articles
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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