The Macchi C.202 Folgore ("Thunderbolt") was a mainstay of Italian air force during 1942 - 1943. First flown in 1941, the Folgore was the pinnacle of Italian fighter design in WWII. Its performance was superior to many fighter designs flown by other nations during the war. In true Italian style is has beautiful lines and a distinctive silhouette. Several Italian aces flew it, Teresio Vittorio Martinoli, Franco Lucchini and Leonardo Ferrulli. The Macchi is very nimble, allowing a pilot to fly it confidently in a dogfight.