HK976 was an Italian reconnaissance flying boat that saw extensive service for coastal patrol and air-sea rescue with the Regia Aeronautica. Following the Italian surrender in September 1943, a number of Italian aircraft came over to the Allied side and this example from 147 Squadriglia turned up in Malta. It is believed to have come from Lemnos.
Ron Backhouse has sent in this photograph of 147-11 acquired while he was with an RAF Air-Sea Rescue unit at Kalafrana. One of his friends was refuelling it in Marsaxlokk Bay when a foot went through the wing fabric, necessitating a rapid repair job to get the aircraft away on schedule.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: CANT Z.501 Gabbiano - ИталияItaly - 1934