Macchi C.200 "Saetta" (and "some" C.202), flown by a British pilot. Comparative test

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Originally Posted by Igo kyu

The book in question is an old one, 1964. It's not about blaming anyone, as I understand it, I'd like to read it someday, apparently the pilot flew over 50 different types, mostly military? for real, which may not be a world record, but if not must be close.

I agree, the book aim is not to blame anyone, and I never said that, it's only a concept that I read within the lines:

"if the 202 bore any resemblance to my 200, then the Eyeties (Brit. informal, derogatory Italian or an Italian) should have been knocking down our Kittyhawks like ninepins; and , earlier on in the war, *the 200's should have done much better than they did*"

"Sleek, supremely fast - the sight of their high, white-crossed fin would have struck fear into our hearts *had the Italians pressed home their attacks*"

No polemics intended here. Just read carefully. Then compare with other books such as the one I quoted; my point was that this thesis (good planes, careful pilots) is quite different from what we normally read (daring pilots, not adequate planes or outnumbered). I thought it was interesting to point it out.

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