03.01.1944 Combat debut of Aeronautica nazionale Republicana (ANR) the pro-axis Italian Air Force. Ten Macchi MC.205 of 1 Gruppo Caccia engaged a formation of about 60 B-25's and P-38's of USAAF 15th Air Force, shot down one B-25 and two P-38's without losses. Macchi MC.205 Veltro North American B-25 Mitchell Lockheed P-38 Lightning