Storie di Grilli e Paperi, A brief history of Italian 102nd Squadron (102 Gruppo)

The 102nd Group was formed in Lonate Pozzolo (VA) on May 1, 1942, equipped with the Stuka dive bombers, supplied by Germany. The Group was able to stand out throughout the Second World War, first with the Ju87 then with the Re.2002. At the armistice, the war continued in the south, with the Air Force, alongside the Allies. Today the 102nd Group is based in Ghedi (BS), assigned to 6th Stormo, is the Italian Air Force OCU for the Tornado line. The chapters: The birth of the Group and the use of Junkers Ju.87 Stuka The use of Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete II - The Macchi arrive The first post-war period: the Supermarine Spitfire IX The F-47 Thunderbolt - The era of the jet: the Thunderjets arrive Rimini and the era of the F-84F Thunderstreak - The long era of the Starfighter The Victor QRA in Rimini - The F-104S the Sparrow Starfighter The F-104S-ASA: Weapon System Update Panavia Tornado IDS 78 black and white photographs 51 color photographs 64 pages over cover - A4 format FULL BILINGUAL ITALIAN / ENGLISH TEXT