It's a G-14A late-ish Bf-109G
The Germans thought the Mc.205 was better than the Bf-109G, but it took about twice as many man hours to build one than the Bf-109, so they did not do much to increase production of them. I think that the consensus is that the Re.2005 was the best of the 5 series Italian planes, though.With the availability of the German DB 601 (MC 202) & 605 (MC 205, Re 2005, Fiat G55) engines, the Italians produced some really beautiful fighters that matched the best.
My favorite Regia Aeronautica squadron emblem, the 'Gigi Tre Osei'.A late-ish Bf-109G with Erla Haube (Erla hood/canopy) and underwing gondola 20mm MG-151/20 cannon. No idea which RSI unit,
nice topic.. those were some beauties weren't they. Both not sure about the consensus part of that..The Germans thought the Mc.205 was better than the Bf-109G, but it took about twice as many man hours to build one than the Bf-109, so they did not do much to increase production of them. I think that the consensus is that the Re.2005 was the best of the 5 series Italian planes, though.