Macchi MC.205V of the Egyptian Air Force

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.