Airfield damage in Sicily, Italy, from Allied "Operation Husky" and associated bombings by USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) 86th Fighter Bomber Group airplanes during World War II. A U.S. soldier inspects wreckage of enemy airplanes on captured Fontanarossa Airport, Catania, Sicily. Wrecked aircraft include: Fiat G 50 fighter bomber from 378° squadriglia; A Macchi 202, Breda built XII sr AS belonging to 91° squadriglia, 10° gruppo, 4° stormo ct. (The 91° squadriglia was commanded by ten. Mecatti. 4° stormo ct was based in three airstrips in the "Piana di Catania" and fought fiercely and bravely against Allied air offensive just before and during "Operation Husky.") U.S.soldier removes long ammunition belt from an airplane. The soldiers inspect airplanes in a hangar,One of the German fighter planes in the hangar has a painted picture of "Minnie Mouse", riding atop a bomb, and wielding a battle axe. Close up of the picture is shown.
United States Army Air Forces 86th Fighter Bomber Group A-36 Invader dive bombers in Sicily, Italy during World War II. An A-36 aircraft in flight. Airmen load bombs aboard an A-36 parked on an airfield. The A-36 taxis. Airmen stand around the hood of an army jeep and eat.
United States Army Air Forces C-47 Skytrain transport airplanes in Sicily, Italy during World War II. C-47s parked on an airfield. Airmen unload supply crates from a C-47 onto a truck. A burning American airplane. An aircraft takes off from an airfield.
Activities of British 8th Army in Orsogna, Italy during World War II. British officers of 8th Army stand around a table map. A hand and a pencil point out places on the map. Trees in the background.
Activities of U.S. 99th Pursuit Squadron of the African American 332nd Fighter Group in Orsogna, Italy during World War II. United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Curtiss P-40 Warhawk parked on an airfield. Tuskegee Airmen African American fliers of 99th Squad are briefed. The briefing takes place alongside a P-40. A group of pilots stands near the airplane and discuss amongst themselves.
Activities of British 8th Army and U.S. 99th Pursuit Squadron of 332nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen) in Orsogna, Italy during World War II. Mechanics work on a United States Army Air Force Curtiss P-40 Warhawk airplane. African American airmen gather near the airplane and discuss. Two bombs are placed on a rack under the P-40. A hand screws fuses on a bomb.
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