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Macchi MC.202 Folgore - 1/32 - IT2518
The introduction of the Macchi MC 202 Folgore was a significant development for the fighter squadrons of the Regia Aeronautica.
A masterpiece of designed, it was fitted with the powerful German DB 601 engine produced under license by the Italian industry.
The engine and overall performance of the aircraft provided the Regia Aeronautica with a fighter capable of actively engaging
Allied fighters. Manoeuvrable and fast (it was able to reach 600 km h), it was well armed with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine
guns installed in the nose.
New tool. Super-detailed cockpit with 3D decals - Finely detailed engine and nose gun bay - Detailed landing gear with optionals
wells covers - PE parts for engine, flaps, cockpit and overall detailing - Realistic panel lines and rivets - Moveable wings and tail
ailerons - Open or closed flaps - Two types of tail ailerons - Super decals sheet for 8 versions - Realistic smoke rings decals with
application guide - Colored painting and decals guide.
Instruction sheet, paint and decal guide for 8 aircraft:
1) Serie XI, Avi. Cobelligerante Ita. 90 Sq., 10o Gr., 4o St. MM6599 / 90-5
2) Serie XI, Regia Aeronautica, 353a Sq., 20o Gr., 51 St. MM9691 / 353-6
3) Serie XII, Regia Aeronautica, 396a Sq., 154 Gr., Aut. MM9454 / 396-3
4) Serie XII, Regia Aeronautica, 70a Sq., 23 Gr., 3 St. MM91865 / 2-70
5) Serie XIII, Regia Aeronautica, 356a Sq., 21 Gr., Aut. CT MM91981 / 356-8
6) Serie XIII, Regia Aeronautica, 368a Sq., 151 Gr., 53 St. MM91956 / 368-1
7) Serie XIII, Regia Aeronautica, 84a Sq., 10o Gr., 4o St. MM91815 / 84-12
8) Serie XIII, Regia Aeronautica, 96a Sq., 9o Gr., 4o St. MM91971 / 96-10
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CR.42 Falco Aces - 1/48 - IT2702
1930s-WWII Fiat sesquiplane fighter and the apex of WWII biplanes.
Kit features engraved panel lines, fabric-on-frame effects, detailed cockpit,
full twin-row radial engine with separate cowling panels, spatted undercarriage,
choice of 2 spinner types, injection-molded windscreen, and delicate control surface
actuators.
Decals and painting guide for 6 aircraft flown by aces during 1940:
1) Mario Visintini, Regia Aeronautica 412° Squadriglia, Eritrea;
2) Enzo Matissa, Regia Aeronautica 91° Squadriglia, Tobruk;
3) Ferruccio Vosilla, Regia Aeronautica 18° Gruppo, Italy;
4) Giorgio Graffer, Regia Aeronautica 365° Squadriglia, Albania;
5) Márton Szönyi, Hungarian 1/3 Kör Äsz, Budapest
6) Marcel Michottet, Belgian 4/II/1, Brumsten
Includes markings for seatbelts and instruments.
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Ju 88A-4 - 1/72 - IT1287
Versatile Luftwaffe twin-engine multi-role aircraft, long span bomber variant. Kit has
raised panel lines and rivets, detailed cockpit, ventral gondola with optional position
glazing, separate dive brakes, optional boarding ladder, external bomb racks with sway braces,
SC1000 bombs (x2), SD1700 bomb and SD500E bomb. Also includes photographic reference manual
with brief history and characteristics, biography of Werner Baumbach and camouflage with color
profiles.
Decals and painting guide for 7 aircraft:
1) L1+Ls, Mediterranean Theater 1942-43
2) 4D+DD of Stab III/KG30, Kirkenes, summer 1942
3) 5K+AN of 5th Staffel KG3, Eastern Front, 1942
4) 3Z+DM of II/KG77, Italy, 1942
5) 4D+AH of 1st Staffel II/KG30, Finland 1942
6) Free French machine of Group Dor, Toulose-Blagnac, November 1944
7) Italian 1-7 of 2a Sq. Nucleo Speciale Addestramento, Luglio, 1943
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Dornier Do.217 J1/J2 Nachtjäger - IT1266
The Dornier 217 J was developed from the Do. 217 E fighter/bomber in order
to meet the requirements for a night fighter. The Do. 217 J1/J2 was exclusively
employed in the night interception of Allied bombers and was used by the Regia Aeronautica
in this role where it performed sterling service.
Contains decals for 1 Regia Aeronautica night fighter
(Do. 217 J1 - 253a Squadriglia, 41o Stormo, 60o Gruppo, Lonate Pozzolo, 1943)
+ 3 Luftwaffe night fighters.
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Ju 87B-2/R-2 Stuka - 1/72 - IT1292
Junker's evocative inverted gull wing Sturzkampfflugzeug dive bomber. Kit has recessed panel
lines, basic cockpits, multi-part canopy, spatted undercarriage, and external stores (250kg
centerline bomb, 50kg underwing bombs (x4) and optional drop tanks).
Decals and painting guide for 4 aircraft:
1) Serpent adorned T6+DP of 6/StG2, Libya, January 1942
2) S1+CK of St.G.3, Crete, May 1941
3) F1+LR of St.G.77, France,1940 4) Regia Aeronautica 208° Sq. Bombardamento a Tuffo, Greece, Dec. 1940
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Caproni CA.311 - 1/72 - IT1113
Caproni CA.311. WWII Italian twin engine, light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft. Kit has raised and recessed surface detail, basic cockpit, bomb bay with bombs, 3 aircrew figures, 3 optional nose configurations and separately molded control surfaces.
This elegant 3-engined aircraft was orginally developed by the Italian aeronautical
industry in the mid-1930s to provide fast postal service with teh African colonies.
Recording breaking versions were soon developed and its high speed performance brought it to
the world's attention when it was used in a purely military role as
a bomber when in WWII it was used extensively as a torpedo bomber in the
Mediterranean. Kit has recessed panel lines and fabric-over-frame effect on
aft fuselage/empennage, detailed fuselage interior (including
cockpit, bomb bay and gunner's stations), separate rudder and elevators, hinged ailerons,
boxed-in wheel wells, optional open boarding hatch, plus external torpedo and mounts.
Decals for 5 Regia Aeronautica aircraft:
1) No 1 of 281st Squadriglia, Rhodes, 1941
2) No 7 of 278 Squadriglia, Libya, 1942
3) No 3 of 278 Squadriglia, Pantelleria, 1942
4) No 9 of 283rd Squadriglia, Cagliara Elmas, 1942
5) No 5 of 279th Squadriglia, 1942
This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian
aviation industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies.
Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance
soon brought it to the world's attention when it was used in a military role.
During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber
in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known.
Contains decals for 3 torpedo bombers, 3 Regia Aeronautica.
Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the
Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP.
200 aircraft christended Falco were ordered immediately by the Regia Aeronautica
and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very
successful, commercially speaking and was exported to Sweden, Belgium and
Hungary. Production was resumed by the Germans in 1943 for the Luftwaffe,
who used this plane widely as a night fighter and ground attack aircraft.
Total production exceeded 1,500.
Markings for 4 different Luftwaffe night fighters, 1 and 2 / Nactschlachtgruppe 9.
Savoia-Marchetti tri-motor bomber and transport aircraft. Kit features recessed panel lines,
detailed cockpit and fuselage double-deck interior, weighted tires, 2 types of dorsal turret,
optional waist guns, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps,
elevators and rudder. The SM.82 was the first aircraft in the world designed and built as
a military transport aircraft, involving both the Army and Airforce in its design.
Used heavily by the Regia Aeronautica and Luftwaffe.
Markings for 4 aircraft:
1) Luftwaffe 1Z+BX 13/KGr zbV1, Crete, 1942
2) Lufwaffe +F, III/KGbV1, southern Italy, summer 1943
3) ANR Gruppo Aerotrasporti 'Trabucchi' (2./Flieger Transport Gruppe 110),
northern Italy, April 1944
4) Transporti Aeronautica Cobelligerante, southern Italy, 1944
One of the great aircraft of WWII. This aircraft's brilliant career began in 1939
when it set two world records. The first was a closed-circuit distance record, over
8,000 miles (12,874km) non-stop. The second was a speed record over 6,250 miles (10,000 km) at
150 mph (241 km/h). The SM.82 was the first aircraft in the world designed and built as
a military transport aircraft. It was a complete project involving both the
Italian Army and Air Force, as well as the national airline. As well as payload
considerations, armament and bomb loads were also designed into the aircraft.
Capable of carrying 82 paratroopers, the SM.82 could also carry a Fiat CR.42
fighter and did so, re-supplying the East African colonies with 50 fighters.
Flying the longest combat flight to date, on October 19 1940 four SM.82's bombed
the Manama oil refineries in Bahrain with a total of 400 X 15 kilogram (13,200 lbs)
incendiary bombs. The planes flew 4,200 kilometers in 15 hours and 30 minutes
with no losses. The plane also flew long-range raids to Alexandria and Girbraltar.
Its' reputation was such that the Luftwaffe ordered 300 and used them
extensively on all fronts.
Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb
bay and bombs, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps,
elevators and rudder. Also includes photographic reference manual with history,
technical details and drawings, color walkaround photos (Vigna di Valle) and color profiles.
Comes in a large box 43 cm (17 in) x 30 cm (12 in) x 8 cm (3 in).
Voted as "Stormo Kit of the Year 2008"
Decals for 3 Regia Aeronautica aircraft:
205 Squadriglia, 12 Stormo BT, Rhodes, September 1940
604 Squadriglia, 145 Gruppo Transporti, Libya, August 1941
32 Stormo BT, Sardinia, August 1940
Although used in relatively small numbers by the Regia Aeronautica the Re.2000 was quite
likely the best of the R-Programme fighters out flying the Bf.109E and securing an order
from Great Britain for 300 planes in 1939. The GA (Grande Autonomo) refers to the long range variant
of this aircraft where it was intended to fly to the East African colonies to reinforce the
air contingent there resisting the South Africans, Indian and British. The GA
was used extensively to patrol convoys bound to North Africa.
Kit has engraved and raised surface detail, basic cockpit, twin-row radial engine, optional
position flaps, and segmented optional position canopy with 2 types of rear canopy fairing.
Decals and painting reference for 6 aircraft:
Regia Aeronautica 74a Squadriglia
Regia Aeronautica 377a Squadriglia (x2)
Hungarian Magyar Kiralyi HonvedLegiero (x2)
Swedish Flygvapnet, 2:a Division, Flygflotilj F10
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Re.2002 Ariete 1/48 - 2670
WWII Reggiane-built radial-engined 'Ram' fighter-bomber, developed from the RE.2000. Kit
has engraved panel lines and rivets, well detailed cockpit, separately molded elevators
and flaps, 5-part twin-row radial engine, detailed undercarriage (weighted tires and separately
molded tailwheel), optional position segmented canopy, optional centerline stores (drop tank,
bomb or bomb with dive-bombing swing crutch) and photographic reference manual (history,
technical details, walk-around style photos and color profiles).
Decals for 6 aircraft:
1) Regia Aeronautica: 'Red 9', 5° Stormo, 208 Ma. Squadriglia, 101° Gruppo Isola capo Rizzuto, Italy 1944
2) Regia Aeronautica: 239-4, 5° Stormo, flown by Major Giuseppe Cenni, Foggia, Italy 1943
3) Regia Aeronautica: 239-2, 5° Stormo, 239 Squadriglia, 102° Gruppo Reggio Emilia, Italy 1943
4) Aeronautica Cobelligerante Italiana: 'Red 9', 5° Stormo, 239 Ma. Squadriglia, 102° Gruppo Palata, Campobasso, Italy 1944
5) Luftwaffe: 'Red 5', Geschwader Bongart, Bourges, France 1944
6) Luftwaffe: unknown unit, Pavullo nel Frignano, Bologna, Italy 1944
Includes instruments.
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello nicknamed 'Italian Bat' was a three-engine
bomber/transport aircraft serving in the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II.
Kit features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and fuselage interior with bomb bay
and bombs, separately molded bomb bay doors, fuselage loading doors, flaps,
elevators and rudder, weighted tires, clear film for windows, machine guns and armament.
Retractable dorsal and ventral turrets, semi-retractable bomb aimer's gondola.
Choice of short-cowled Alfa Romeo 125 engines or the longer cowled Piaggio P.Xs
and Gnome-Rhone K.14s. Kit decals for Alfa 125 and Gnome-Rhone K.14 engined planes.
Markings for 6 Regia Aeronautica aircraft:
1) Libya 1941;
2) Russian Front Dec 1942;
3) Ferrara 1939;
4) Spain 1938;
5) Tripoli 1939;
6) Bologna 1936;
This is presented in the same box and with the original sprues of the first version released in 1974. The certified limited edition is guaranteed
by an hologram on the box which includes the sequence number of each kit. Developed by Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico from a design by Ing. Zappata
the 501 featured a wooden constructions, a central hull and an extensively braced parasol-wing. Originaly conceived as a reconnaissance-bomber flyng
boat. the CANT. Z. 501 flew in 1934. The same year and over again in 1935, established the world distance record with Mario Stoppani at the controls.
Produced in quantity, also by subsidiaries, it was largely employed in the Spanish War and in World War ll; after the armistice it operated with Allied
Co-belligerent Air Force. It did a significant job on escort missions, but it is best remembered for its rescue operations.
Decals and painting guide for 4 planes:
1) Aviazione Cobelligerante Italiana (Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force 1943-1946) 184 Sq., 85 Gruppo Idro 184-9 May 1944 - Taranto
2) Aviazione Legionaria (Italian Legionary Regia Aeronautica in Spain 1936-1939) Grupo 62 Aviacion Legionaria 62-9 1939 ES
3) Regia Marina (Kingdom of Italy Navy 1861-1946) 141 Sqn. R.M. 141-2 July 1940 - Spezia
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Macchi C.200 - 1/48 - IT2676
The kit is a new-tooled, two parts trees molded in gray styrene, clear parts, one small
fret of photo-etch, and a small sheet of decals. cockpit includes a photoetch
instrument panel as well as the pilot's shoulder harness/restraints.
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CANT Z.506B - 1/72 - IT1360
Manufactured by C.R.D.A. (Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico), the CANT Z 506 Airone
(Heron) was a triple-engine, low-wing floatplane characterized by extraordinary
reliability and robustness. It entered in service in the second half of the '30s.
Despite the fuselage and the wings constructed from wood, the Airone was able to
operate in very bad weather conditions. It was used by Regia Aeronautica as a bomber
and long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used to perform search
and rescue duties on the sea. The fine flying characteristics proved by its
extraordinary longevity. Some "506s" survived post-war until 1960 being primarily
in the S.A.R. role by Italian Air Force.
FULLY UPGRADED MOULDS, SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 6 VERSIONS, PHOTO ETCH FRET INCLUDED,
COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
Decals and painting guide for 6 seaplanes:
1) Regia Aeronautica, 287° Sqn. 6 Gruppo 287-6, Sardegna, 1942
2) Regia Aeronautica, 171° Sqn., 82 Gruppo 171-8, Taranto, 1942
3) Aviazione Cobelligerante Italiana, 149° Sqn. 82 Gruppo 149-1, Taranto, 1944
4) Luftwaffe, Seenotstaffel 6 1, Venezia IT, 1944
5) Luftwaffe, Seenotstaffel 6 Q8+B8, Ravenna IT, 1944
6) Royal Air Force, HK977
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MC.200 Saetta 2a Serie - 1/48 - IT2711
The kit is a new-tooled, two parts trees molded in gray styrene, clear parts, one small
fret of photo-etch, and a small sheet of decals. cockpit includes a photoetch
instrument panel as well as the pilot's shoulder harness/restraints. The kit makes a
Macchi C.200 Serie 2a. Decals printed by Cartograf.
Decals and painting guide for 4 planes:
1) Regia Aeronautica, 88° Sqn., 6° Gruppo, 1° Stormo CT 88-5, Catania, 1940
2) Regia Aeronautica, 372° Sqn., 153° GA C.T. 372-2, Brindisi, 1940
3) Regia Aeronautica, 386° Sqn., 157° GA C.T. 386-10, Torino-Caselle, 1940
4) Regia Aeronautica, 370° Sqn. Autonoma CT 370-1, Foggia, 1941
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SM. 79 Sparviero III 1/72 - 1243
During its career with the Regia Aeronautica (Royal Italian Air Force) the tri-motor S.79
Sparviero bomber / torpedo-bomber underwent a series of performance-enhancing modifications
and improvements. This particular version (Serie III) - the last of the torpedo bombers -
featured greater defensive armament, an additional internal fuel tank for extended range,
thicker armour to shield the crew and exhaust dampers for night-time operations,
an essential aid for missions in skies dominated by Allied fighters during 1944-45.
Contains decals for 2 torpedo ANR (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) bombers.
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Fiat BR.20 1/72 - 1143
Probably the most advanced bomber in the world at the time of its introduction,
the BR.20 first flew on February 1936. Just one year later it
saw action in the Spanish Civil War with the Regia Aeronautica,
and in Manchuria with the Japanese who had ordered a number of
these aircraft. When Italy entered WWII, 162 BR.20s
were operational and were first used against France,
then Great Britain (from bases in Belgium), Greece, Malta, Crete and
also in Russian. Steadily replaced by the more modern S.79 and Cant.Z.1007,
the BR.20 had by the time the armistice, all but disappeared,
yet a remaining few continued to serve with the Luftwaffe.
Contains decals for four bombers: 1 Regia Aeronautica, 1 Spanish Civil War Version
(Regia Aeronautica), 1 Luftwaffe and 1 Japanese.
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Macchi C. 202 1/72 - 1222
The MC.202 Folgore is undoubtly the best known Italian fighter of
World War II. Based on the preceding MC.200, this aircraft featured excellent
manoeuvrability and a very high speed thanks to its aerodynamic shape and its powerful engine
manufactured under licence by Alfa-Romeo. Many fighter pilots would earn ace status on this
mount.
Contains decals for 2 RA fighters.
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Macchi C. 205V 1/72 - 1227
The Macchi MC.205 was a development of the MC.202 Folgore, undoubtedly the best fighter used by the Italian Air Force during the 2nd World War.
This aircraft, with a more powerful engine, offered excellent handling and good speed and was well armed with 20mm canons
in later Serie/batches. A match for the Spitfire IX, the plane was well liked by its pilots and would play and an
important role with the resurgent ANR.
Contains decals for MC.205V 23-1.
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SM. 79 Serie I Sparviero 1/72 - 1261
This legendary 3-engine bomber was originally developed by the Italian
aviation industry in the mid-30s to provide fast postal service for its African colonies.
Versions soon followed that established speed records and its high performance
soon brought it to the world's attention when it was used in a military role.
During World War Two, the SM.79 was used extensively as a torpedo bomber
in the Mediterranean and its successes against allied shipping were numerous and well known.
Contains decals for 3 torpedo bombers: 1 Regia Aeronautica, 2 Spanish Civil War versions.
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Fiat CR.42LW Falco 1/72 - IT1276
Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the
Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP.
200 aircraft christended Falco were ordered immediately by the Regia Aeronautica
and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very
successful, commercially speaking and was exported to Sweden, Belgium and
Hungary. Production was resumed by the Germans in 1943 for the Luftwaffe,
who used this plane widely as a night fighter and ground attack aircraft.
The plane was thus dubbed the Fiat CR.42LW. Total production exceeded 1,500.
Contains decals for 3 planes, 3 Luftwaffe:
1) Luftwaffe, 2./NSGr 9 E8+JK/35, Torino Italy, April 1944
2) Luftwaffe, 2./NSGr 9 E8+FK/2, Torino Italy, April 1944
3) Luftwaffe, 1./NSGr 9 E8+AH, Fabrica di Roma Italy, March 1944
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Fiat CR.42 Falco 1/72 - IT1260
Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the
Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP.
200 aircraft christended Falco were ordered immediately by the Regia Aeronautica
and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very
successful, commercially speaking and was exported to Sweden, Belgium and
Hungary. Production was resumed by the Germans in 1943 for the Luftwaffe,
who used this plane widely as a night fighter and ground attack aircraft.
Total production exceeded 1,500.
Decals for 6 planes: 4 Regia Aeronautica, 1 Swedish (J11), 1 Luftwaffe:
1) Regia Aeronautica, 162° Sq., 161° Gr. Aut. CT Maritsa, Rhodes Greece, 1941
2) Regia Aeronautica, 367° Sq., 151° Gr., 53° St., Cameri, 1939
3) Regia Aeronautica, 377° Sq. Aut. CN 377-4, Palermo Boccadifalco, 1942
4) Regia Aeronautica, 300° Sq., 167° Gr. Aut. CN 300-7, Ciampino, 1942
5) Svenska Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force), F 9 9, Kiruna, 1942
6) Luftwaffe, JG 107 86 Nancy-Essay France, 1944
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Fiat CR.42AS Falco 1/72 - IT1263
Based on the earlier C.R.32, which obtained remarkable results during the
Spanish War, the C.R.42 was made entirely of metal and had a A.74 engine of 840 HP.
200 aircraft christended Falco were ordered immediately by the Regia Aeronautica
and were used during the initial phases of the Second World War. It was also very
successful, commercially speaking and was exported to Sweden, Belgium and
Hungary. Production was resumed by the Germans in 1943 for the Luftwaffe,
who used this plane widely as a night fighter and ground attack aircraft.
Total production exceeded 1,500.
A special variant was developed later on in the war when the plane was reassigned
to ground-attack duties and thus christened the Fiat CR.42AS. Thus equipped with
under-wing pylons, the plane carried up to 500 lbs of bombs and was used
operationally at El Alamein with some success.
Contains decals for 4 planes, 4 Regia Aeronautica:
1) Regia Aeronautica, Scuola Caccia Assalto 45, Ravenna, April 1942
2) Regia Aeronautica, 20° Sq., 46° Gr., 15° St. d'Assalto 20-7 Libya, Oct. 1942
3) Regia Aeronautica, 15° St. d'Assalto, Barce, Libya, Oct. 1942
4) Regia Aeronautica, 387° Sqn., 158° Gr., 50° St. d'Assalto 387-9
