Author: Marco Mattioli
Illustrator: Richard Caruana

About this book
A detailed examination of one of Italy's leading units in World War 2, 53* Stormo saw action on the French Front, the Balkans, in North Africa and the Mediterranean in some of the most iconic Italian fighters of the conflict - CR.32/42, Fiat G.50, Macchi C.200 and C.202, as well as the Bf 109G, 53* Stormo fought its final actions over Rome, Torino and Milan. Featuring first-hand accounts, numerous photos and colourful artwork, this book is a great addition to Osprey's Aviation Elite Units series.

Contents

• The early years, 1936-40
• Air War over the Western Front
• Air War over the Balkans and Aegean, 1940-42
• Battling in North African Skies, 1940-42
• Operations over the Central Mediterranean, 1942-43
• Defence of the Italian Homeland, 1943
• Appendices: 53* Stormo Commanders, 1936-43
• Gruppi Commanders
• Squadriglie Commanders
• Awards presented to 53* Stormo's notable pilots
• 53* Stormo base locations

Paperback; December 2010; 128 pages; ISBN: 9781846039775