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

Fighter’s silhouette

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

An Italian Regia Aeronautica’s fighter pilot and his serviceman before a take-off. Note the complete pilot’s winter flight suit with flight jacket Marus with lamb fur collar and dark leather helmet. On the pilot’s back the Salvator parachute, standard on Italian Air Force for many years, string not yet hooked. The aircraft is a Macchi MC.202 “Folgore” still equipped with anti-sand filter (left side of the nose) for operations in North Africa. In effect she’s a photo taken surely in Italy. Victor Sierra