Skin Fiat G-50 Grupo 20

[E69_julian57]

https://mega.nz/file/EvpVCIzL#AiweF_z9ixjgu4G_zXYGG9BhwI73Ln_QddaxqBWj8Ko

 

[ITA-SUP-Bigans]

The 20 gruppo (351, 352, 353 squadriglia) flew G 50 over Channel till April 1941, when they were tranferred to Libya (151, 352, 353 squadriglia) till December 1941. The 351 squadriglia entered in the 155 gruppo since half april and with the other 2 squadriglia (360 and 378) moved to Ain el Gazala till December 1941, flying G50bis (bis was the Trop version) and this gruppo had the shield with the Hunter painted close to a palm tree. The two gruppi 20° and 155° were part of 51 Stormo (Wing).

 

The number 20° was the only different plane, because it was flown by the Group Commander Magg. Mario Bonzano (Spain War volounteer). All the other should have 151 or 352 or 353 + the individual plane number, during Libyan campaign.

 

1-The Blu background fascio on the right side of fuselage should have the sword toward the propeller.

 

2-Since May 1941 the white fuselage band was added between the end of canopy back and the beginning of rudder.

 

3-The upper wings fasces should have white background till 25/08/1941.

 

For a most hystorical accuracy, please update it making 2 skins:

a- May 1941/August 1941 adding suggestion 1-2-3;

b- August 1941/December 1941 adding suggestion 1-2.

 

Evidence of my suggestions can be found on:

- pag 22 Ali d'Italia Fiat G 50;

- pag 70 Regia Aeronautica Caccia & Assalto 1940-1941 Parte I.

 

THX

Edited March 25, 2021 by ITA-SUP-Bigans

[ITA-SUP-Bigans]

On 17/8/2020 at 7:02 PM, E69_julian57 said:

https://mega.nz/file/EvpVCIzL#AiweF_z9ixjgu4G_zXYGG9BhwI73Ln_QddaxqBWj8Ko

 

The skin used in Channel till April 1941 didn't have any fasces on the upside of wings not white band in fuselage, only fasces under the wings and with white background. For German order all planes should have yellow engine to recognize as Axis.