The Museo Storico del Servizio Aereo di Pratica di Mare (Historical Museum of the Air Service at Pratica di Mare) and the Museo del Servizio Aereo della Guardia di Finanza (Air Service Museum of the Guardia di Finanza) are museums dedicated to preserving the history, achievements, and evolution of Italy’s aerial forces, particularly the Guardia di Finanza, a military police force specializing in financial and economic security.
Museo Storico del Servizio Aereo di Pratica di Mare / Museo del Servizio Aereo della Guardia di Finanza
Aeroporto Pratica di Mare
Opening times ?
Aircraft collection
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MM81334/GdiF-133 MM80166/GdiF-16 MM80305/GF-37 MM81454/GF-209 MM61714/RR-18 AS9213 MM80850/GdiF-51 MM80998/GdiF-74 MM25182/GF-12 |
Agusta A109A-II Agusta Bell AB47G2 Agusta Bell AB47J3 Agusta Bell AB412HP Beech C-45F Expeditor Nardi-Hughes NH500M Nardi-Hughes NH500M Nardi-Hughes NH500MC Piaggio P166DL3 |
Restoration
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MM81443/GF-201 MM61714 MM81137/GF-117 |
Agusta Bell AB412HP Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor Nardi-Hughes NH500MD |
Museo Storico del Servizio Aereo di Pratica di Mare
- Location:
- Situated at the Pratica di Mare Air Base, one of the largest and most important military air bases in Italy, near Rome.
- Focus:
- Chronicles the history of Italian military aviation, with a particular emphasis on the activities and contributions of the Guardia di Finanza’s aerial units.
- Includes a wide range of exhibits on the technology and tactics used in aerial operations.
- Exhibits:
- Aircraft: Restored planes and helicopters used by the Guardia di Finanza for surveillance, rescue, and anti-smuggling operations.
- Equipment: Displays of navigation instruments, communication tools, and weaponry used in aerial missions.
- Historical Documents: Photographs, mission reports, and other archival materials highlighting significant events.
- Educational Purpose:
- Highlights the role of the Guardia di Finanza’s air service in enforcing laws, safeguarding borders, and combating illicit activities from the air.
Museo del Servizio Aereo della Guardia di Finanza
- Unique Aspects:
- Focuses specifically on the aerial division of the Guardia di Finanza, established to monitor and control financial and economic crimes from the skies.
- Documents the evolution of the service since its inception, showcasing its contributions to both military and civilian operations.
- Historical Significance:
- Traces the growth of aerial operations in the Guardia di Finanza, including their modernization and international collaborations.
- Special Features:
- Rare exhibits of early aviation technologies and uniforms.
- Multimedia presentations and simulations to provide an immersive understanding of aerial missions.
100 years Italian Air Force, Pratica di Mare “Historical Camp”