A Douglas Dakota of No. 216 Group RAF taxies to its dispersal point after landing at Grottaglie, Apulia, Southern Italy, Summer 1943. On the right two pilots of No. 267 Squadron RAF from beneath the wing of their Dakota. Victor Sierra

Dakota in Southern Italy

Interior of the fuselage of Handley Page Halifax B Mark II, JP321 “V”, of No. 614 Squadron RAF, at this time, 1944, based in Southern Italy, Foggia Airfield Complex, showing some of the many holes caused by splinters from AA fire which hit the aircraft during an early path finding operation over central Europe. The aircraft was successfully flown back to the Squadron's base at Celone, Foggia Airfield Complex, Apulia, but was struck off charge as a result of the damage. Victor Sierra

Heavy damages

An Italian shepherd boy, assisted by an airman, drives his flock of sheep across Triolo landing ground, south of San Severo, Southern Italy, 1944, as a Supermarine Spitfire HF Mark VIII of No. 145 Squadron RAF receives its evening service. An usual spectacle on the Southern Italy’s landing strip during the war years. Victor Sierra