260a Squadriglia

260a Squadriglia
ActiveFounded November 1917
Country Kingdom of Italy
BranchCorpo Aeronautico Militare
TypeFighter squadron
EngagementsWorld War I
Aircraft flown
FighterMacchi M.5
Macchi M.7

260a Squadriglia was Italy's first naval fighter squadron. It served during the last year of World War I, from November 1917 to November 3, 1918. It operated Macchi seaplane fighters over the northern Adriatic Sea. During Italy's final offensive, it flew overland missions to support Italy's army in its victory over the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The squadron had three pilots become flying aces while serving with it.