Italian planes at Allied base

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_104SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of an servicemen with Italian Macchi M.C.200 Saetta aircraft (visible fuselage numbers 94, 92, and 93), Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.

Typed caption glued to verso: "Italian planes at Allied base. An Italian pilot (second from left) talks with American soldiers at an airfield in Sicily shortly after his arrival in Allied-liberated territory. Italian planes, in which the pilots flew to the Allied base, are seen in the background. Serviced by New York to List H. 16263-FO. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."Creation Datecirca 1943SubjectItaly. Regio EsercitoItaly. Royal Italian ArmyUnited States. ArmyMacchi M.C.200 Saetta (Arrow)Airplanes, MilitarySoldiersWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945Allied ForcesPlaceSicily (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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