Seeking name and rank of CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during 1940
 

Hello,

Can anyone help me here with the name or names of the SQ CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during Sept-Dec, 1940?

Thanx for your help and Happy Holidays to all.

Regards,

Larry Hickey
EoE Project Coordinator

Re: Seeking name and rank of CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during 1940
 

I read that the raid of 24th October was led by Capt. Franco Bassi of 3 Sqd. (vet. of Spanish Civil War ) but could not find confirmation that he was the CO. of the 3rd Sq.

Best wishes to all for Christmas and the New Year,

Regards

Brian Bines

Re: Seeking name and rank of CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during 1940
 

Yes, the Squadriglia commander was capitano Francesco Bassi.
He is portrayed in two of the well known color pictures published by the german magazine SIGNAL.

Gianandrea

Re: Seeking name and rank of CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during 1940
 

Brian,

Thanx for the ID. That is what I was looking for.

Gianandrea,

Would it be possible to obtain from you scans of the color photos from SIGNAL that you're referring to?

Thanx,

Larry Hickey
EoE Project Coordinator

Re: Seeking name and rank of CO of 3 Sq, 43 Gruppo, 13 Stormo of the CAI in Belgium during 1940
 

Yes, of course.
Please send me your adress via PM.

Gianandrea