The Caproni Ca.309 Ghibli was an Italian aircraft used in Libya and North Africa from 1937 to 1943.

It was intended to replace the obsolete IMAM Ro.1 biplane, and to serve as a reconnaissance and ground-attack aircraft.

The Ca.309 served in Libya during the first part of World War II with the Auto-Saharan Company, with good operational results.

[1] After the loss of the African colonies the surviving planes were returned to Italy, where they were used as transports.

Norway Data from Italian Civil and Military Aircraft 1930–1945 [4]General characteristics Performance Armament The aircraft lends its nickname to Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio known for its feature films.