28 Apr 1938
Italy
Italy
- The keel of Comandante Faà di Bruno was laid down by Odero-Terni-Orlando in Muggiano, Liguria, Italy. ww2dbase [Comandante Faà di Bruno | Muggiano, Liguria | CPC]
18 Jun 1939
Italy
Italy
- Comandante Faà di Bruno was launched by Odero-Terni-Orlando in Muggiano, Liguria, Italy. ww2dbase [Comandante Faà di Bruno | Muggiano, Liguria | CPC]
3 Apr 1942
Italy
Italy
- The 10th MAS Flotilla special forces unit of the Italian Navy was relocated from La Spezia, Italy to nearby Muggiano. ww2dbase [Muggiano, Liguria | CPC]
1 May 1943
Italy
Italy
- Commander Junio Valerio Borghese took over command of 10th MAS Flotilla at Muggiano, Italy, which was in actuality a special forces unit for the Italian Navy. ww2dbase [Junio Valerio Borghese | Muggiano, Liguria | CPC]
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