One of near 160 Junkers Ju-87 Stukas (model B-2. R and D) delivered by Germany to Italian Regia Aeronautica on maintenance on a Sicilian airfield, 1942. The photo highlight many details of nose, engine mount and Junkers Jumo 211Da engine of this aircraft in Italian Air Force knew with the nickname of “Picchiatello”. Victor Sierra

Italian Stuka

Mussolini with Hitler, probably on the Eastern Front, August 1941

Mussolini with Hitler 

An Italian Air Force’s “Picchiatello” with the engine completely open for overhaul. Perhaps is the same aircraft of previous picture. Note the large airbrakes under the wing. Victor Sierra