North Africa, Summer 1940: close view of a Fiat CR.42 of Italian Air Force’s 73rd Squadriglia. Victor Sierra

Close view

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

In flight over Ravenna

This Italian floatplane Cant Z-506B, hit by the AA fire was forced to land in St. Paul’s Bay, Malta, and captured with his crew. Unknown date. Obviously isn’t the aircraft hijacked by British POW and transferred at Kalafrana, Malta, on 1942. Victor Sierra