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

“Picchiatello” on overhaul

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

Italian fighter Macchi MC.202 “Folgore” in flight at low altitude. Unit and location unknown, but surely in Italy. Victor Sierra