Macchi Folgore footage - Regia Aeronautica in ww2 [AI, 60fps, Colourized]

The Macchi Folgore (Italian “thunderbolt“), Regia Aeronautica main fighter of WW2, 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. The was designed by a team headed by the company’s chief of design, Italian aeronautics engineer Mario Castoldi. As per company tradition, Macchi aircraft designed by Mario Castoldi received the “C“ letter in their model designation, hence the Folgore is commonly referred to as the or . The was a development of the earlier Saetta, powered by an Italian-built version of the German Daimler-Benz DB 601Aa engine and featuring a redesigned fuselage for greater streamlining. During July 1941, the Folgore went into service with the Regia