Exotic Birds: SIAI-Marchetti SF.260

This is the story behind the legendary Italian trainer SIAI-Marchetti SF-260. Compared by many to the also legendary Ferrari supercar, this video explains its origins, how it nearly failed and what twist of fate ensured its success.

Big shout out to the Patlins at   / dannypatlin   and https://airpower-aviation.com who assisted in sourcing lots of the great footage and detailed information.

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