The 39゜Stormo was one of the most active Italian bomber units during this phase of the war against naval objectives. On the night of 22nd June it made its first raid on Alexandria with 12 S.M.81's ; another raid was made on 7th July , this time with 11 S.M.81's, More raids followed in July. On 11th August the same unit attacked Port Said and other objectives in the Suez Canal Zone.
伊・英ともそれぞれ「大本営発表」的な部分はあるにしろ… (一番目より) LONDON, August 26. — Alexandria had its sixth air raid within four days yesterday. 〜ロンドン発、(1940年)8月26日、アレクサンドリアは4日と経たないうちに6回目の空襲を被った。〜 8月末までに少なくとも6回の空襲があった事は事実として認識してもよさそう。 戦果確認の容易ならざるところを、わざわざ被害を敵に入手が容易な新聞という媒体を通じて発表することは無いだろうが、人的被害は別にしても、在エジプトの英国艦隊の元気な活動から推測するに、艦船、港湾施設、燃料資材の備蓄施設に 伊空軍が与えた損害は微々たる物だったのかも…。 そのかわり英側の撃墜の記述もないところからすると、S.M.81の損失も無かったということか。 夜間爆撃だったので、そもそもグラディエーターも迎撃に上がってこなかったのかな…。
最大速度 上昇限度 上昇力 武装 巡航速度 S.M.81 335 km/h 7,000 m 7.7_機銃6挺 260 km/h (126RC34搭載機) グラディエーター 407 km/h 10,000 m 3,050 mまで 4.75 min 7.7_機銃4挺 S.M.79-T 430 km/h 6,500 m 12.7_×3 7.7_×2 340 km/h
『 Courage Alone: The Italian Airforce 1940-1943 』 Chris Dunning 著 より
161 Squadriglia CM This was the only fighter-floatplane unit left operational by June 1940. The Ro43 was used for training. The eight Ro44s flew continuous patrols around the Aegean Islands, and joined in all the actions in the area for the next twelve months. In April 1941 it bombed and strafed the naval bay of Milos, prior to the German attacks on Crete. In June 1941 it transformed from Caccia Marrittima to Caccia Terrestre, receiving CR42s at Rodi. it may have been this squadriglia that transferred from Grottagli to Sicily on 6 November 1942 with sixteen MC200s annd five G50s, to help protect the supply routes to Tunisia.
163 Squadriglia CT This unit was formed in June 1935, transferring from Ciampino to the Aegean in December of that year. It began the war with eleven CR32s. In July 1940 nine CR42s, specially modified for fighter-bomber duties, were received for training in this new role. On 4 September the CR32s intercepted an attack by the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, claiming five out of the twelve Swordfish from 813 and 824 Squadrons, FAA. Three others force-landed. During the late spring of 1941 the unit moved to Gadurra. In April it used eight CR32s in the operations against Crete. A section of these aircraft was detached to Cattavia landing ground in May. Between 20 and 31 May the unit also used the fighter-bomber CR42s against Crete and Castelrosso, bombing and strafing in support of the German paratroops. After the conquest of Crete, the CR32s were relegated to training duties. On 11 June 1941 the squadriglia joined 161 Gruppo. 『 Courage Alone 〜 』 Chris Dunning 著 より
特に脳みそまでが筋肉な↓ではねえ・・・ オホホ http://theswash.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/italian-army.jpg0501名無し三等兵2013/11/04(月) 12:51:27.29ID:??? ヘタリア人劇弱プゲラッチョ 0502名無し三等兵2013/11/04(月) 13:18:26.69ID:???>>500 ↓こっちへどぞー 現代ヨーロッパの軍 PART3 http://toro.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/army/1323968342/l500503名無し三等兵2013/11/04(月) 14:57:39.78ID:??? 50 GRUPPO BT (Squadriglie 210,211. 16 Stormo) This unit received the original Z1007 in May 1939. By June 1940 the twenty on strength were considered non-operational due to their poor characteristics. The much-improved Z1007bis was issued and the unit moved to Brindisi for operations over Greece. On 25 January 1941 it bombed Salonika, and on 6 April began operations against Yugoslavia with a raid on Mostar. Moving to the Aegean in mid-April the unit pursued the Allied forces with attacks around Crete and Tobruk (12 May). Between 21 and 29 May it supported the German invasion of Crete with bombing and reconnaissance missions. This was followed by raids on Egypt and Palestine. One aircraft was lost over Alexandria harbour during a reconnaissance mission, being shot down by five Tomahawks of 250 Squadron, RAF, on 8 June. After a rest and refit in Italy the unit was sent to Sicily for anti-shipping sorties and the bombing of Malta. The Gruppo was by now Autonomo and a daily average of fifteen to eighteen aircraft were used against Malta. After another refit in Italy the unit was sent to Sardinia to take on the invasion fleets and ports of North West Africa. On 31 January 1943 it rejoined 16 Stormo. On 9 July it had six operational aircraft. By September there were none left serviceable. 『 Courage Alone 〜 』 Chris Dunning 著 より
84 Gruppo RM (Squadriglie 147,185 Storm Autonomo) Formed on 1 October 1937 under Regia Marina control, this unit had twelve Z.501s at Lero on 10 June 1940. There was also a Sezione Ricognizione Strategica with two Z.506Bs attached to the Gruppo. 147 Sq was originally the 6 Sezione Costiera. The Gruppo joined in the battle of Capo Spada on 19 July and protected shipping between Tripoli and Crete. Two aircraft were lost during an air attack on Lero on 3 October. In February 1941 the unit was involved in operations against Force H from Gibraltar. The squadriglie continued independent operations through the next year with convoy escorts and maritime reconnaissance between the Aegean and Africa, although the Gruppo was temporarily disbanded until 1 August 1942. On reforming the unit moved to Crete to protect convoys crossing to Cirenaica and supplying the Axis forces before Alamein. During 1943 it withdrew to Italy, replacing both squadriglie with 140 and 145 Sq on 11 June. it now covered the Alto Tirreno area. 147 and 185 Sq meanwhile stayed at Lero under the Greek Area Command until the Armistice, at which time they had four Z.501s and four Z.506Bs operational with a section at Rodi-Mandracchio. On 20 May 11 Sszione Aerea di Soccorso was formed from 185 Sq at Lero. Effectively, 185 Sq disbanded on 10 June when its remaining aircraft and crews were passed to 147 Sq. On 7 September 84 Gruppo had three Z.501s, two Z.506Bs and five RS14Bs operational. 『 Courage Alone 〜 』 Chris Dunning 著 より
86 GRUPPO BM*1 (Squadriglie 190,191. Stormo 35) This unit was formed in 1937, with the Z.506B floatplane bomber arriving in November of that year. It supported the occupation of Albania. In June 1940*2 the unit briefly flew against Bizerte port and its shipping, then concentrated on sea warfare. On 9 July it attacked the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Malaya in the battle of Punto Stilo. The three days of this battle highlighted the lack of recognition*2 by air and naval units, which caused much confusion. This problem remained throughout most of the war. The Gruppo joined the Greek campaign and, with an average nine out of twelve aircraft operational, continued fighting against the Yugoslavs. From 28 April to 1 May 1941 it assisted in the occupation of Corfu, Zante*3 and Cefalonia. On 30 April five Z.506Bs ferried troops to Cefalonia as part of the occupying force. By 5 May the unit had moved to Greece for a brief stay, while converting to the Z.1007bis land-based bomber. Two armed SM82s were received for long-range bombing in May. They were then passed to 145 Gruppo. On 7 April 1942 the Gruppo was sent to Africa, to replace 13 Stormo. It received aircraft from the disbanding 176 Sq. Night attacks were carried out against Tobruk between April and June. 『 Courage Alone 〜 』 Chris Dunning 著 より (本文が長いので途中までです)