The Piaggio P-149 was designed by Italian engineer Giovanni Casiraghi. The Piaggio Company in Genova survived post-war years by diversifying its production, a method which led to the success of the "VESPA", and in the aircraft field to the production of several successful aircraft designs. In 1950 Giovanni designed the P-148, an all-metal 2 seater tailwheel trainer. Within months of the release of the P-148, it became clear that a four-seat variant would be a viable option Pi

The historical heritage of 41 Squadron has seen it serve as an Army co-operation unit, a fighter squadron, light reconnaissance, light air transport, VIP/IP and routine air transport unit. Originally founded on the 16 October 1940 at AFB Waterkloof as an army co-operation unit flying Hawker Hartbees biplanes, it was soon involved in the serious business of supporting the South African Forces during the Italian East Africa campaign. The initial involvement was cantered in Soma

To date, there have been more than 1,100 Bell 412s delivered across the globe, logging over 6.5 million flight hours. S