| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM9476 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Macchi MC.202 Folgore |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Macchi MC.202 Folgore |
| Aircraft Version: | Macchi MC.202 Folgore |
| C/n (msn): | [ MM9476 ] |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 10 Gruppo / 4 Stormo |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 684034 |
| Photo Comment |
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One of two C.202 survivors, on display at the National Air and Space Museum. The Folgore was a successor to the C.200 Saeta. Using a German Daimler-Benz DB 601 in-line engine, the Folgore was superior to the P-40 and Hurricane in North Africa. When supplies dried up, a license-built copy of the DB 601 called the Alfa-Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone (Monsoon) powered the Folgore. This Folgore is painted in the markings of 90° Squadriglia, 10° Gruppo, 4° Stormo from North Africa. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 May 2024, and has since been viewed 176 times. |