The first Italian Navy production helicopter ( '' MM81480 '' ) flew on 4 October 1999 and was officially presented to the press on 6 December 1999 . Italy accepted delivery of the 21st AW101 , configured for anti-submarine warfare , on 4 August 2009 . Italian EH101s have operated from a variety of ships and have seen service overseas ; in 2009 the Italian Navy used its AW101 fleet as executive transports for visiting heads of state and officials during the 35th G8 summit
35th G8 summit
35th G8 summit
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