A multitude of patches cover the holes caused by the splinters of Allied air-to-ground attacks at this Italian Air Force’s Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 of 618th Squadriglia. Victor Sierra

A multitude of patches

Regia Aeronautica’s transport planes Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 “Marsupiale” on an Italian airport, perhaps one of the Southern Italy’s airfield employed such a base for aerial convoys to North Africa. The aircraft on the right, without the right engine perhaps removed for overhaul, is a SM.82 also employed like long range bomber. Note, in fact, the retractable nacelle for aiming under the nose. In the photo appear another SM.82 overflying the airfield observed by three peoples (two civilians and a military) on the ground. Victor Sierra

SM.82

Wounded evacuation from the front to Italy with a Regia Aeronautica’s Savoia-Marchetti S.82 “Marsupiale” transport aircraft. Note the waist 7.7mm gun and many patches used for repairs the splinters holes in the fuselage. Victor Sierra 