Macchi M.8

The Macchi M.8 was an enlarged, strengthened, two-seat Macchi M.3 intended for patrol work. With the addition of an observer, it added a flexible Revelli in the nose as well as photo and radio equipment. It appeared late in 1917 and flew in patrol, anti-submarine, and anti-shipping missions until the Armistice. After the war Sweden acquired one.

When working together with the RNAS in the Adriatic, the Italians were not impressed with the Short seaplanes or Sopwith Baby, finding the Macchis much superior, but they were intrigued by the big Felixstowe F.3.