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Gallery Article by Fabrizio Frassica on Oct 22 209

 

Italian Messerschmitt Bf109 A.N.R. 1945

Here we are again with 3 Italian A.N.R. Bf109's.  All kits were built directly from the box using only Skymodels and Aeromaster decal sheets.  The first Gustav is the personal airplane of major MARIO BELLAGAMBI, North Italy 1945, fifth “squadriglia” second fighter group “Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana” (A.N.R.). Mario Bellagambi, was one of the most important pilots and aces of Regia Aeronautica (Sicily 1943), A.N.R. ( SEPTEMBER 1943/ MAY 1945) and an F-84 Thunderjet pilot of the Italian Air Force during ‘50’s .  This Messerschmitt is painted in RLM 81/ 82 over RLM 76. Patches on the engine covers painted in Italian dark green.

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The second Gustav was operating in North Italy in 1945 and was assigned to second “ squadriglia”, first fighter group of ANR.   Camo RLM 81/82 over RLM 76; rudder tail in 75/83.

 

The last BF109 is a rare K4 with ANR colours.  In fact only 3 K4 used by ANR during WWII. This one was assigned to third “squadriglia” , first fighter group. Camo  type “OS LITE” : RLM75/83 over RLM 76; rudder tail in 75/83

References:

  • Air war Italy 1944-45 di Nick Beale, Ferdinando D’Amico, Gabriele Valentini

  • Messerschmitt Bf 109 italiani, di G.Alegi-collana: ali straniere in Italia

  • Camouflage and Markings of Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana 1943-1945 di Ferdinado D’Amico

Fabrizio Frassica

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Photos and text © by Fabrizio Frassica