Italian WW2 Aircraft

[Fifties Fanatic]

We know a great deal about preserved and restored British, German, French, US, Russian and Japanese aircraft from the period but what about Italian aircraft. Are there any either static or flying in Europe or elsewhere?

[Thumper]

Here's a good start!

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/aviati ... -3022.html

then here

http://www.world-war-2-planes.com/italy-airplanes.html

and here too

http://www.acesofww2.com/italy/Italy.htm

From reading the first forum it seems the Italians didn't have much luck with their aircraft so I guess the only place you will see one flying is on a Flight Simulator. You could Google some Italian Airshows though and look at the line up!

[Fifties Fanatic]

Well thanks, Thumpy but, as you say, there doesn't look as though there's anything around in real metal. I know the few well known aircraft as listed here but haven't found much on Italian airshows, yet - I'll keep looking.

[Sooty655]

Didn't the Italians waste too much development time trying to perfect a reverse gear?

[Crew chief]

Didn't the Italians waste too much development time trying to perfect a reverse gear?

Yes and their camouflage which i believe was a white cross on a white background.



cc.

[Thumper]

In all fairness the Americans had the Mustang which you could hear a mile off due it's whistle, I don't think a Mustang ever surprise attacked anyone

*EDIT

Found this on UKAR, Fiat G59 displayed at Airshow La Comina 100 Italy in January this year and has made appearances at Flying Legends in the past (90's). Photo taken by UKAR Member Max1977.

[Xplumberlives]

Yep, seen that at Duxford!

[Fifties Fanatic]

Thanks a lot - my question answered!