Occaisionally captured aircraft came into the possession of the RAF. In an effort to use all resourses possible these aircraft were repaired, re-painted & returned to service against the enemy.

ME 109 painted with Italian markings at TaQali.
Photo courtesy of Richard Tyler - Bemand

Macci 205 painted with Italian markings at TaQali.
Photo courtesy of Richard Tyler - Bemand

Macchi C.202
Photo courtesy of Dave Powell

Macchi C.202. 1435 Sdrn Safi
Tom Surch, Ginger Gilbert. Jock Mitchell, Tich Beardsworth, Jock Milne Castle, Joe Cross, Jock Hendry, Jack Fell, Taff Reece.
Photo courtesy of John Pearson