The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 was a record-breaking fast transport that was converted for military service, becoming the most common Italian bomber and possibly the best-known Italian aircraft of the Second World War.

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Sources
- Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero - Luigino Caliaro

- Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero Torpedo-Bomber Units - Marco Mattioli

- Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero Bomber Units - Marco Mattioli

- Ali D'Italia SIAI S.79 Part 1 & 2 - Cesare Gori

- The Savoia Marchetti S.M.79 - Profile Number 89 - Giorgio Apostolo

- Savoia Marchetti S.79 in action - Roberto Gentilli

- Several smaller sources like aircraft manuals and tests


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