The Shocking Truth About What Allies Thought of the Macchi C.202

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The Shocking Truth About What Allies Thought of the Macchi C.202 When the Macchi C.202 Folgore first appeared in Allied gunsights, it wasn’t met with laughter or dismissal. It was met with surprise. For years, British and American pilots had written off Italian fighters as flimsy, outdated, and second-rate. Then, out of the Mediterranean sun, came a machine that looked sleek, fast, and deadly. The Allies had underestimated Italy’s aviation industry, and the C.202 was here to prove them wrong. 🔴 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more discussions on trends and tips on choosing the right for your needs! 🔔 Hit the bell icon to get notified whenever we post new content! Fair Use: We often include someone else’s footage in our videos which falls under Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with intention of driving commentary and allowing freedom of speech. Please like and subscribe to help us reach 10000 subscribers. Show some love—every subscriber counts! 😊 __________________ We hope you had a fantastic time watching our video The Shocking Truth About What Allies Thought of the Macchi C.202 / @vintageplanes __________________ ►Disclaimer◄ Some of the footage used in this video is not original content. Portions of stock footage of products was gathered from multiple sources including, manufactures, fellow creators and various other sources. If something belongs to you, and you want it to be removed, please do not hesitate to contact. 00:35 First Sightings: The “Italian Mystery” in the Sky 02:23 Breaking the Stereotype: Not Just Another Axis Weakling 04:20 Dogfights Over the Desert: RAF Encounters with the Folgore 06:16 Cracks Beneath the Paint: Weaknesses Allies Exploited 08:46 Respect Earned in Malta and Beyond 10:57 Captured and Tested: Allied Evaluations of the C.202 13:15 Legacy of the Folgore: A Forgotten Rival