The Luftwaffe's General der Jagdflieger Adolf Galland inspecting the German Air Force's units in Italy, summer 1943. Photo taken in an aifield of Southern Italy. Note the Messerschmitt Bf-109 in background. (Bundesarchiv Bild 1011-468- 1421-33) Victor Sierra

Galland in Italy

An Italian-built aircraft seized by Germans in Italian occupied territory (after September 1943) and transferred to Todt Organisation, (Organisation Todt) for flight of liason and control of building fortifications and fortified wall in Italy. The plane is a former Regia Aeronautica single engine two-seater trainer and liason aircraft Saiman 202M. Note the Organisation Todt's emblem on the fin and under the tail the official name of aircraft and the Italian military register's number (MM). Victor Sierra

Todt's Aircraft

A Messerschmitt Bf-109 of JG51 "Mölders" landing on Southern Italy's airport, year 1943. Note the Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 of Italian Regia Aeronautica in background (Bundesarchiv Bild 1011-468-1414-11). Victor Sierra