Messerschmitt Bf.109G-6 of III Gruppe of Jagdgeschwader 77 (III/JG 77), the Luftwaffe's Jagdgeschwader "Herz As", in a Sicilian airport, perhaps Sciacca, Summer 1943. Victor Sierra

"Herz As" in Southern Italy

Early modern bastion protecting the entrance to Sebastopol harbour following German bombardment (aerial and artillery), 1942.  The area inland of the old fortifications appears to have been completely wasted.  This type of harbour-guard bastion is not uncommon from the late-medieval/early modern period - another example would be Fort St. Ivan at Dubrovnik.  Robust structures - but defence against 20th century attack does not work this way ... Best regards, JR.

Sebastopol - battered bastion.

Messerschmitt Bf.109 of Luftwaffe's Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) "Pik As" lined up on airport of Southern Italy, 1943. At various time, from 1942 to 1944, the Gruppen of JG 77 was committed in Italy. (Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-468-1404). Victor Sierra