Italy became involved in the Spanish Civil War on the 28th July 1936 when nine SM.8ls arrived in Morocco, followed by CR.32s in August. Apart from providing an ideal proving ground for the Regia Aeronautical latest aircraft and operational tactics, it was also an opportunity to experiment new camouflage techniques in a hostile environment. The alluminium finished CR.32s soon started to sport camouflage schemes, which without any doubt were improvised on the field. The units had very limited means at their disposal, and, most important of all, a completely free hand. This does not mean that there was any lack of interest in the aircraft camouflage: in fact we will see later how the results obtained in Spain were backed by the blessing of the Stato Maggiore of the Regia Aeronautica.
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