One of only two complete Macchi 200 surviving, MM8146 was damaged near Benghazi in November 1942 and subsequently captured by British forces during the Axis retreat after the battle of El Alamein. In early 1943 it was shipped to the USA and used for tours around the country to raise War Bonds. It ended up with this great collection.

This original MC.200 was captured by the British in Nov. 42 when they overan Banghazi airfield following the Battle of El Alamein. It was shipped to the US to sell war-bonds and restored post-war. Subsequently acquired by the National Museum of the USAF and is displayed in 372nd Squadron markings of the Regia Aeronautica. 53 Stormo badge on the rear fuselage