Macchi C202 Folgore

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    The Macchi C.202 Folgore (Italian "thunderbolt") was an Italian fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Macchi Aeronautica. It was operated mainly by the Regia Aeronautica (RA; Royal (Italian) Air Force) in and around the Second World War. According to aviation author David Mondey, the Folgore has been considered to be one of the best wartime fighters to serve in large numbers with the Regia Aeronautica. Once in service, it quickly proved to be a deadly fighter against its contemporaries.

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    The Macchi C.202 Folgore was a formidable Italian fighter aircraft, renowned for its service with the Regia Aeronautica during World War II. Known for its sleek design and powerful engine, it was considered one of the best fighters of its time.

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    Aerial combat, World War II history, Italian aviation, Aircraft design and engineering

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    When I first took to the skies, the feeling of the wind rushing past me, the roar of my engine, and the thrill of the chase. There's nothing quite like it.