
Caption | Ro.37 Lince aircraft of the Italian 39th Squadron in Bulgaria, 1942, photo 1 of 2 ww2dbase | ||||
Photographer | Unknown | ||||
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Photo Size | 999 x 743 pixels | ||||
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Photos at Same Place | Bulgaria | ||||
Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||
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Meridionali Ro. 37's of 39 Squadriglia 5 Gruppo O.A. The aircraft had the all-yellow nose markings applied to Axis aircraft. The aircraft were used in the Spanish Civil War, and was in service when Italy entered WWII, and saw first-line service in the East and North African campaigns and in the Balkans. After withdrawal from first-line service, the aircraft were used in a variety of rolls all had been retired before Italy's armistice with the Allies on 8 September 1943. Operators: Regia Aeronautica and Hungary.