A CR.42 of 162A Squadriglia, 161° Gruppo AUT CT. The Gruppo badge is interesting; a winged cat with the motto “Varda che te sbrego” (Watch it, or I’ll hit you!). This motto is in Venetian dialect, the use of this dialect in mottos being common to many units of the Regia Aeronautica.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

A pair of 162A Squadriglia, 161* Gruppo Aut CT Fiat CR.42s fly an armed surveillance patrol over the splendid Aegean islands.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

A section of 161° Gruppo Fiat CR.42s on patrol off the Aegean coast. Two are in night-fighter camouflage, with the middle aircraft in mottled day camouflage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

A Fiat CR.42 of the Sezione d’Allarme “Le Falene” on Maritza airfield. The black colour scheme is evident in this poor but unique shot, and the aircraft is well tied down.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

A Fiat CR.42 of the 163A Squadriglia flying a patrol along the coastline of the Aegean islands. At the controls is Tenente Pilota Luigi Matelli.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938

The then Tenente Pilota Piero Ghiacci poses by the tail of CR.42 MM.7180 of the Falene.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FIAT CR.42 Falco - ИталияItaly - 1938