Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Could Aquila operate Italian aircraft?

Italian aircraft adapted for carrier use were possibilities for Aquila, but the intended air group is left unsettled.

Aquila Aircraft CarrierCarrier AviationItalian NavyWorld War II
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Question

What aircraft might Aquila have operated, and could Italy manage without German aircraft?

Short answer

Navalized Italian aircraft were under consideration, but no settled air group or firm answer about dependence on Germany is given.

Notes

Navalized versions of Italian aircraft were being considered for Aquila. This tentative assessment does not identify a settled air group or establish that German aircraft were essential. The practical challenges of bringing the carrier and its aircraft into service remain unresolved.