Regia Aeronautica

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Regia Aeronautica

This particular jacket was worn by 2nd Lt. Felice Figus of the 53rd Stormo. Lt. Figus was a front line fighter pilot and saw extensive service in the North African campaign, the fight for Malta, spent 6 months on the Eastern front, flew during the Sicily campaign, a stage in Sardinia (Decimomannu) and in Caselle Torinese (Turin Region) in 1943. Following his service during World War II, he continued his flying career and became the chief pilot with the Italian flag carrier, Alitalia. While flying with Alitalia, Capt. Figus amassed over 28,000 flying hours.

 

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This is a standard issue Regia Aeronautica flying coat. This coat was worn by Maj. Gen.Alberto Briganti. Briganti commanded Italy's north western aerial defense Zone 1, or Squadra 1 (SQA1). The protection of Italy's industries centered at Milan was Brigant's primary concern.

 

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This is an example of a light weight summer or warm environment flying jacket issued to pilots and aircrews of the Regia Aeronautica during World War II.

This particular jacket was worn by 2nd Lt. Felice Figus of the 53rd Stormo. He received his first pilot's license at Elmas airport in Sardinia (currently the largest airport in Sardinia). Lt. Figus was a front line fighter pilot and saw extensive service in the North African campaign, the fight for Malta, spent 6 months on the Eastern front, flew during the Sicily campaign, and in Caselle Torinese (Turin Region) in 1943. Following his service during World War II, he continued his flying career becoming an airline captain from 1947 to 1952 working for Linee Aeree Italiane (LAI). LAI was a joint venture between TWA and the newly formed Italian government in 1947. In 1952 Figus joined Alitalia and became the chief pilot with the Italian flag carrier. During his flying career, Capt. Figus amassed over 28,000 flying hours.

A different model straight zip

 

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Heavy weight winter flying suit issued to pilots and aircrews of the Regia Aeronautica during World War II.

This particular flying suit was worn by 2nd Lt. Felice Figus of the 53rd Stormo while flying on the Eastern Front. He received his first pilot's license at Elmas airport in Sardinia (currently the largest airport in Sardinia). Lt. Figus was a front line fighter pilot and saw extensive service in the North African campaign, the fight for Malta, spent 6 months on the Eastern front, flew during the Sicily campaign, and in Caselle Torinese (Turin Region) in 1943. Following his service during World War II, he continued his flying career becoming an airline captain from 1947 to 1952 working for Linee Aeree Italiane (LAI). LAI was a joint venture between TWA and the newly formed Italian government in 1947. In 1952 Figus joined Alitalia and became the chief pilot with the Italian flag carrier. During his flying career, Capt. Figus amassed over 28,000 flying hours.