This photograph shows two Italian observation airplanes used during World War One. The plane on the left is a Società Italiana Aviazione 732, with a wing spread of 43 ft. 8 in., motor of FIA 290 HP, and endurance of 3 hrs. 30 min. The plane on the right is a Società Anonima Meccanica Lombarda, with a wing spread of 39 ft. 8 in., motor of FIA 260 HP, and endurance of 3 hrs. Both planes have a crew of 2 and are armed with 2 guns.

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