Savoia-marchetti S.79 Sparviero Bomber Units Apr 2026

The ("Sparrowhawk") was Italy’s most widely produced and successful bomber of World War II, with approximately 1,370 units built. Known as the "Hunchback" ( il gobbo ) for its distinctive dorsal hump, it evolved from a record-breaking 1930s racing plane into a formidable medium and torpedo bomber that dominated the Mediterranean. Key Combat Units and Theaters

The Sparviero served in every theater where the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) fought, transitioning from high-altitude level bombing to low-level torpedo strikes. Savoia-Marchetti S.79 Sparviero Bomber Units