Collection Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics

1 collection

1.1 aircraft
1.2 relics , reconstructions
1.3 fine arts
1.4 temporary exhibitions
1.5 library

collection
aircraft

agusta bell ab 47g
the agusta bell ab 47g on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics 1 of 1,000 built italian company agusta. in 1946, bell 47 became first helicopter certified civilian use; produced in great numbers , operated worldwide multirole helicopter, besides being built under licence in several countries. helicopter donated museum in 1988.


ansaldo a.1
the ansaldo a.1 balilla italian fighter biplane introduced in final weeks of world war i. aircraft on display @ museum belonged captain natale palli, pilot had flown gabriele d annunzio on vienna in two-seater s.v.a. during famous propaganda raid. 1 of 2 surviving ansaldo a.1s, , 1 original silk fabric preserved undamaged; notably, image of saint george killing dragon painted on right side of fuselage.


ansaldo s.v.a. 5
ansaldo s.v.a. name of family of italian fighter , reconnaissance biplanes developed in 1916–1917 , best known d annunzio s flight on vienna on 9 august 1918. s.v.a. 5 on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics took part in raid, piloted gino allegri.


avia fl.3
the avia fl.3, designed in italy in late 1930s, single-engine monoplane training aircraft. featured simple design afforded great ease of maintenance , easy fly. great number of flying schools before, during , after world war ii, operated examples. exhibited aircraft built in 1947 , belonged several owners before coming caproni museum @ time when institution based in vizzola ticino. restored in 1989 , still features original engine.


the breda ba.19, suspended upside down in honour of world record.



breda ba.19
the breda ba.19 1 of famous aerobatic aircraft of 1930s; best known breaking inverted flight duration world record in 1933. ba.19 on display @ museum surviving aircraft of type; went through particularly difficult , radical restoration process, in many of parts had rebuilt – though of components original ones.


bücker bü 131
the bücker bü 131 german aerobatic biplane built in great numbers during 1930s, , used in germany , switzerland. aircraft on display built in 1939 , operated swiss air force long period before being moved italian flying school in 1963. donated caproni museum private owner in 1976 , restored in 1989.


caproni bristol
the aircraft called caproni bristol bristol-coandă monoplane, aircraft type designed romanian aeronautical engineer , aviation pioneer henri coandă british , colonial aeroplane company, ltd. first flown in 1912, aircraft on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics built bristol in united kingdom, , sent italy technical drawings caproni manufacture type under licence. 2 caproni-built coandă monoplanes underwent tests evaluation, among other participants, italian ministry of war in 1913, not selected production. however, caproni later sold several aircraft of type italian army. bristol-coandă monoplane in gianni caproni museum of aeronautics oldest surviving bristol aircraft.


the caproni ca.6 on display in trento.



caproni ca.6
the caproni ca.6, sixth airplane built gianni caproni, pioneering biplane featured innovative variable-pitch propeller (the pitch of blades, however, adjusted on ground) , unusual double-cambered airfoil. latter suggested caproni friend , colleague, henri coandă, proved unsuccessful. caproni ca.6 on display @ museum aircraft of type have been produced, , oldest aircraft in collection, dating 1911. because of structural fragility , lack of information, such plans or drawings details of aircraft s original construction, did not undergo restoration. caproni ca.6 did, however, go through conservation treatment.


caproni ca.9
the caproni ca.9, design influenced success of blériot xi (the aircraft louis blériot had completed first crossing of english channel in 1909) belonged series of monoplanes caproni built between 1911 , outbreak of world war i. ca.9, of 1 prototype built, surviving aircraft of series. in 1986, in centennial of gianni caproni s birth, caproni ca.9 lent display national air , space museum, washington, d.c.. underwent several conservation , restoration treatments both in italy , in united states.


caproni ca.53
the caproni ca.53, large, single-engine triplane aircraft, designed towards end of world war i, light bomber role. because of technical issues related engine, ca.53 did not go beyond prototype stage. of 2012, 1 have been built on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics; currently, fuselage , wings disassembled.


caproni ca.60 transaereo
the caproni ca.60 transaereo, huge, nine-winged, eight-engine flying boat, conceived 100-passenger transatlantic airliner, tested without success in 1921. flew twice, crashing @ end of second flight, resulting in serious damage. no further tests carried out, , of aircraft s airframe structure lost. surviving parts (the 2 side floats, front section of main, central hull, 1 of liberty l-12 engines , control panel) on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics, have been moved in 2011.


a 1920s model of caproni ca.60 transaereo on display @ museum.



caproni ca.100
the caproni ca.100, known caproncino, single-engine multirole biplane floatplane built , served in great numbers in italy during 1930s; of ca.100s survived war remained in service until 1960s. caproncino on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics, 1 of 5 current survivors, built land-based aircraft, flying first time in 1936. converted floatplane in 1960 , operated aero club como until 1964. donated caproni museum in 1970 , on display @ vizzola ticino period. moved rovereto, underwent restoration in 1990.


caproni ca.163
the caproni ca.163 light training biplane, designed in late 1930s replacement ageing ca.100, built single prototype. restored in rovereto in 1989 , preserved; believed put in flying conditions relative ease.


caproni ca.193
the caproni ca.193 last aircraft caproni company designed , built in milan. four-seat, twin-engine light cargo , liaison aircraft. single prototype designed, built , first flown in second half of 1940s, while company facing period of deep crisis; tested aeronautica militare, italy s newly formed air force, bought prototype refused place orders mass production. ca.193 kept flying italian air force until 1952, passed aero club trento, remained in service until 1960, , relocated caproni museum in vizzola ticino. moved trentino again in 1988, , underwent extensive , difficult restoration process in 1991.


the savoia-marchetti s.79 (centre), avia fl.3 (bottom) , caproni trento f.5 (top) on display @ museo dell aeronautica gianni caproni.



caproni trento f.5
the caproni trento f.5 single-engine jet training aircraft featured entirely wooden , extremely light structure. flight tested considerable success in 1950s, , prototype bought italian air force. however, serious financial difficulties of caproni company prevented being able establish production status. aircraft kept flying until end of 1950s , deeded gianni caproni museum of aeronautics in 1990. restored in 1991 , aircraft in museum have been built caproni in trentino.


caproni vizzola c-22j
the caproni vizzola c-22j last aircraft built caproni company. light twin-jet trainer , multirole airplane, featured extremely small , lightweight fiberglass structure , particularly easy , inexpensive operate , maintain. first flown in 1980; few prototypes built, type did not enter production. c-22j on display @ museum original mock-up built caproni engineers in 1980s; preserved, , did not undergo restoration.


fokker d.viii
the german fighter fokker d.viii, held among of best aircraft built during world war i, cantilever parasol wing monoplane introduced in october 1918, shortly before end of conflict. fuselage on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics belongs d.viii have survived present day; entered service in last days of october 1918 didn t see combat action before armistice. handed italian armed forces in 1919–1920 part of postwar indemnification programme. underwent long series of tests italian military, bought caproni museum , put on display @ taliedo, remained until 1940. fokker d.viii stored in several museum warehouses until 1988, when fuselage, engine , propeller restored. of 2012, restoration of wing , of empennage has not been completed yet; eventually, parts of aircraft reassembled together.


gabardini g.51bis
the gabardini g.51 italian single-engine two-seater aerobatic biplane trainer; designed in 1925 , 10 built, including belonging g.51bis version. kept flying until 1935, operated flight school of cameri, italy. aircraft on display @ museum, g.51bis, built in 1928 , withdrawn service in 1935; restored rovereto company masterfly in 1988. of 2012, gabardini aircraft on public display; still in flying condition.


a former aeronautica militare lockheed f-104g starfigher stands gate guardian of airport , adjacent museum.



lockheed f-104g starfighter
the united states mach-2 lockheed f-104 starfighter fighter operated italian air force many years between 1960 , end of 20th century. f-104g (mm6609), located @ entrance of airport-museum complex. withdrawn military service in 1990, donated gianni caproni museum of aeronautics in 1991 , mounted on pylon (pointed sky) in 1992.


macchi m.20
the macchi m.20 small general aviation/training biplane, designed , first flown shortly after end of world war i. remained in service until outbreak of world war ii. m.20 on display @ museum built in first half of 1920s , owned several individuals , flying clubs; became part of collection of caproni museum in 1970s, , exhibited in vizzola ticino. underwent difficult restoration process in 1988–1990. of 2012, ancient surviving macchi original design in italy.


macchi mb.308
the macchi mb.308 first aircraft macchi company managed put production in post-world war ii period. two-seater monoplane training aircraft featuring wooden structure; more 180 built. museum s example served briefly italian air force in 1950, , donated aero club milano in same year; @ end of 1950, sold private citizen donated caproni museum in 1972. restored in 1989.


macchi m.c.200
the macchi m.c.200, single-seater monoplane fighter aircraft equipped radial engine, regia aeronautica s important fighter between 1940 , 1943. on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics front part of fuselage, tail cone , empennage, , fiat a.74 rc.38 engine of m.c.200. along reggiane re.2005, became part of permanent exhibition in 2010.


manzolini libellula ii
the manzolini libellula ii italian 1950s experimental helicopter; notable feature pair of contra-rotating coaxial rotors made tail rotor unnecessary. 2 prototypes built, second of on display @ museum; flown between 1952 , 1960s. type did not go production.


north american t-6 texan
the north american t-6 texan, two-seat, low-wing monoplane training aircraft, equipped single radial engine, 1 of famous , produced training aircraft in aviation history, entering production in 1937 , in countries, remained in service until 1980s. t-6 on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics served italian air force and, after being stored in museum s warehouse several years, added permanent collection @ opeining of new hangar in 2011.


saiman 202m
the saiman 202 two-seater monoplane single-engine military trainer; first flown in 1938, built in more 400 units; these operated both regia aeronautica , luftwaffe during war , aeronautica militare after end of conflict. saiman 202m on display @ gianni caproni museum of aeronautics built in 1943 , remained in military service until 1951; kept flying in aero club bologna until 1962. after being moved trentino, restored rovereto company, masterfly.


savoia-marchetti s.79
the savoia-marchetti s.79 three-engine torpedo bomber among famous italian aircraft of world war ii. s.79 on display in trento (one of 2 surviving aircraft of type) built in 1942 , took part in several combat missions before italian armistice of september 1943; aircraft , crew passed on allies , resumed flying cargo duties until 1948 – @ first, part of italian co-belligerent air force and, later, aeronautica militare. in 1949, aircraft obtained lebanon, remained in service until 1959. s.79 subsequently donated italian air force, entrusted gianni caproni museum of aeronautics , relocated current location in trento in 1993.


the gianni caproni museum of aeronautics re.2005 (only fuselage , vertical stabilizer have survived) existing aircraft of type.



reggiane re.2005
the reggiane re.2005, single-seat, single engine monoplane fighter, 1 of modern italian fighters built during world war ii. made maiden flight in may 1942, armistice prevented type being produced in susbstantial numbers. gianni caproni museum of aeronautics displays known survivor s fuselage, tail cone , vertical stabilizer. built in first half of 1943, aircraft belonged 22º gruppo autonomo caccia terrestre , operated until september 1943. found after war near air base in capodichino, not far naples. subsequently, city s university took possession of aircraft several years. aircraft purchased caproni museum in 1970s , became part of permanent exhibition in 2010.

relics , reconstructions

besides aircraft in gianni caproni museum of aeronautics collection (some of have survived no damage or have been restored while others have survived components), museum houses , displays many other artifacts of historical importance: engines, propellers, instruments , components of aircraft, airships , other flying machines documents, medals, models, photographs , personal memorabilia. among noteworthy, however, following can cited: piaggio p.xibis r.c.40d engine equipped caproni ca.161bis which, in 1938, established altitude world record piston-engine aircraft stands present day; fragment of blériot xi jorge chávez completed first air crossing of alps in 1910; wing rib of wright brothers biplane; guglielmo marconi s radio used first communication air balloons , airships, , fuel tank of supermarine spitfire crashed in italy during world war ii.

the museum display of 1920s airscrew/propeller factory.

the gianni caproni museum of aeronautics houses reconstruction of gianni caproni s design study. features reconstruction of 1920s propeller manufacturing workshop, built caproni.

fine arts

at time of studies in munich, liège , paris, gianni caproni developed great interest in fine arts. time before 1910, although interest in painting , sculpture intense, decided aviation become focus of professional activity. caproni, however, didn t lose artistic sensibility had acquired influences of mitteleuropean secessions , avant-garde movements.

in 1910s, caproni came in contact number of artists, whom had close personal relations. when financial situation improved aeronautical company became more established , recognized both commercial , technological success, started supporting them , commissioning artwork – acting actual patron of arts. case, example, italian artist luigi bonazza; employed in caproni s technical drawing office in 1915, , later able produce notable artwork in jugendstil decorativism combined themes , subjects typical of technical drawing.

influenced own sensibility , knowledge of arts, wife, timina caproni, started contribute patron , added family s art collection. interest moved simple, traditional naturalism new expressive forms of futurist movement; latter featured affinity action , speed manifest in celebrating flight. caproni collection kept expanding; later futurist paintings, along works of art belonging movement of so-called aeropittura, or aeropainting, bought gianni , timina , became part of growing legacy. capronis directly collaborated artists fortunato depero, alfredo ambrosi , emilio monti. among others, acquired artwork giacomo balla, tato, fillia, corrado cagli, benedetta cappa, amerigo contini, tullio crali, gerardo dottori , mario sironi.

when gianni caproni museum of aeronautics established in current site, supported provisions in of maria fede caproni, daughter of gianni , timina, many of notable artwork in caproni collection moved trento. of them on display in same museum premises house aircraft («thus re-establishing unity of cultural project envisioned gianni , timina caproni»); moreover, noteworthy artwork of collection gathered , exhibited in 2007–2008 on occasion of temporary exhibition, la collezione caproni, held @ g. segantini civic art gallery of arco.

temporary exhibitions

the gianni caproni museum of aeronautics periodically hosts temporary exhibitions dealing various aspects of aviation history. held in past topics such art, flight simulation, aerial photography, general aviation or history , elements of design of aircraft in particular (as exemplified caproni ca.1 , caproni ca.100 exhibitions).

library

the gianni caproni museum of aeronautics in main headquarters of museo tridentino di scienze naturali in via calepina, 10 in trento, has extensive, specialized library. features large collection of documents aviation history made available public research purposes.

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