An old colonial officer with a representative of the AOI(Italian Eastern Africa). Pre-war photo. DVX

Representatives of the Empire

Ascari of Health military Corps caring of their comrades wounded and seated in the ambulances. Italo-Ethiopian war. DVX

Ascari of Health Military Corps

In my opinion this well clear photo lend oneself to colorization: an invitation to expert! The aircraft is an Italian fighter Fiat CR.42AS (AS for Africa Settentrionale/North Africa) in flight over Ravenna, Italy, Spring 1942. Clearly visible under the engine cowling the larger anti-sand filter, sign that is an aircraft tropicalized for use in North Africa, and under the bottom wing the bomb rack. The under wing bomb rack and the absence of the wheel fairings suggest a CR.42 converted to fighter-bomber role for use in Libya. Victor Sierra