G'day, Ray and Alex.
Ray, what is this- some sort of conspiracy to encourage my growing interest in WWI Italian aircraft?
Whatever, it's worked and I'll be getting that as soon as it's published.
Alex, I'm afraid my Italian is not up to translating that page, but Google Translate did a fairly good job. I agree, the painting in the Casa dell'Aviatore is near contemporary evidence for red and any of his squadron mates who saw the painting would definitely have asked the horse to be repainted, if it was wrong. The reason for changing to black also makes sense as well. However the case for a black horse, as made by Gentilli, Iozzi and Varriale, is also very strong.
Time to read more references, I think. Ray, where's that new book? Or perhaps do two of Baracca's aircraft, one with a black and one with a red horse.....
Many thanks for your input, gents.
Cheers.
Dal.