Thanks Jack,
I believe you are correct. The Badge/Marking is one of these four .Gruppo 101 -Squadriglia 208 or 238 Gruppo 102 - Squadriglia 209 or 239 .Here is a photo a friend sent me taken about the same time and place. I'll keep looking and if I find anything I'll let you know.
Earl
I am trying to identify the marking on the cowling of the Reggaine 2002.
The photo is of King Victor Emanuel and 5th Storma commander, Major Carlo Rizzi.
Photo was taken October 1943 at Mandurie Air Field . The Americans are Brig General CH Ridenour and Colonel Taylor of the 47th Bomb Wing...