In the afternoon of September 2, the Italian Stukas – nicknamed Picchiatello in Italian service- went through their baptism of fire in the Mediterranean when they attacked a naval formation just outside Maltese waters (OPERATION HATS).
La mancanza di dati certi riguardo le operazioni militari della Regia Aeronautica durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, unita alla politica
Tracing the Journey of a NATO Standard: The Fiat G-91’s Legacy in European Air Warfare
Airmen’s mess songs are famous in the Royal Air Force, more so in wartime where the mess was the only place where the young crews could release the pressure of operations with beer, song and frolic
Since the pre-World War II times Malta was the venue of various types of military air excercises by both Fleet Air Arm and Royal Air Force. Its position in the central Mediterranean, which throughout history meant being ‘in the middle of things’, made it the ideal base from where to simulate the air defence of the British Mediterranean Fleet.
The Legacy of No. 500 Squadron: from England’s Fields to Malta’s Skies. Their story echoes through history, a tribute to dedication, courage, and the spirit of camaraderie