What fighter-bombers did the RAF use for in the Italian Theater?

[percydanvers]

I know they didn't have Typhoons.

[357th_KW]

It depends on the exact dates, but at various times Hurricanes, Spitfires, P-40s and P-51s.

[jeanba]

P40s were quite emblematic as RAF ground attack fighters in Italy

[percydanvers]

Thank you! I recall seeing some stuff about the P-40s in Italy, but it seemed like they had been mostly retired by the actual fighting on Italy proper. I knew there were mustangs eventually but I assumed those weren't around until the very end generally.

[cardboard_killer]

50 minutes ago, percydanvers said:

I knew there were mustangs eventually but I assumed those weren't around until the very end generally.

 

The US used A-36s and P-51As in Italy from 1943 to 1944. But I don't think the UK/Commonwealth used them there.

[357th_KW]

Are there particular dates or battles you’re interested in?  I have all of the “Mediterranean Air War” series by Chris Shores - war diary type works that detail every loss and claim, day by day etc - often even with serial numbers for the aircraft involved.

 

The RAF had a few P-51As they borrowed from US forces (early in 44 I think) and then got Mustang III’s later in 44 and Mustang IVs in late 44 and 45.

Edited February 5, 2022 by VBF-12_KW

[CountZero]

P-47s

 

Also P-38s earlyer with other already mentioned...