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The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (Italian: Gull) was a high-wing central-hull flying boat with two outboard floats. It was powered by a single engine installed in the middle of the main-plane and had a crew of 4-5 men.It served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II as a reconnaissance aeroplane. During its debut in 1934 it set a world distance record. However it was obsolete by 1940 but was still used throughout World War II suffering many losses.
