78a Squadriglia | |
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Active | Founded 29 June 1916 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Corpo Aeronautico Militare |
Type | Fighter squadron |
Engagements | World War I |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | Nieuport 10 Nieuport 11 Hanriot |
78a Squadriglia was one of the original Italian fighter squadrons of World War I, serving in combat from 29 June 1916 to 3 November 1918. They flew 4,770 combat missions and were credited with 88 aerial victories.