Sottotenente Romeo Della Costanza, 1 September 1941

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Hello, this pilot was a member of 363a Squadriglia, 150o Gruppo CT in November-December 1940, claiming a victory and a probable over Albania.

He was killed on 1 September 1941 in Albania, according to the Banca Dati dei Caduti e Dispersi. According to http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/italy_costanza.htm, he was killed in an accident in a Mc200.

I would like to have more details about the accident, especially the location and the serial if known. Thanks in advance

PS: there is nothing in the MOW book series.

[Gianandrea Bussi]

According to the records of the Tirana airport's command, this pilot - Tenente - was killed during an aerobatic exercise with another aircraft, diving from 2000 m. till ground without recovering. No other detail given.


Gianandrea

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Thanks Gianandrea

[Gianandrea Bussi]

Checking my notes I've found that the only C.200 struck off charge by the 363a Sq in the first two weeks of september 1941 was MM 5249, so this was very likely the fighter involved in the crash.


ciao


Gianandrea

[giovmax]

I confirm. Ten Romeo Della Costanza took off at Tirana on 1 September 1941 and crashed on C.200 MM 5249.
Cheers
Giovanni

[Laurent Rizzotti]

Thanks Giovanni. Can you tell me what is your source (accident report, unit diary, book) ? Thanks in advance

[Håkan]

Thanks Gianandrea and Giovanni for the info!

Best wishes/Håkan