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Catania airfield

Catania, Sicily, c. July 1943. Three Australian servicemen examine a bomb crater four metres deep caused by Allied shelling and bombing of the Catania airfield. In background three Italian fighter destroyed or heavily damaged during the raids: left, a Fiat CR.42, right two Reggiane Re.2005's "Sagittario". Victor Sierra


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The data of official caption (c.July 1943) of this photo it’s not correct. The date correct is August 1943. The Allies entered in Catania 3 August 1943. Victor Sierra