Category: Military
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Macchi C.205 Co-Belligerent Air Force
Macchi C.205 Co-Belligerent Air Force Only around six C.205Vs served with the Italian C0-Belligerent Air Force after the Italian Armistice. Read more
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Macchi C.205 in German Service
Macchi C.205 in German Service A small number of Macchi C.205s were used by the Luftwaffe, primarily by II./JG77 in northern Italy. German interest stemmed from the aircraft’s high performance, particularly its ability to intercept heavy bombers. II./JG 77 operated Macchi C.205Vs for two months, from October until December 1943 after which they re-equipped with Messerschmitt… Read more
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Macchi C.205 in Egyptian Service
Macchi C.205 in Egyptian Service Post-war, the C.205 found a significant export customer in the Egyptian Air Force. Between 1948 and 1949, Egypt acquired approximately 62 refurbished aircraft, many converted from C.202 airframes. These aircraft saw limited combat during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Read more