 On a visit to Rome Jeschonnek found the "Regia Aeronautica" (Italian Air Force) to be in dire need of support.Jeschonnek refrained from offering the Italians large quantities of equipment for he, like other racially prejudiced officers, did not think the Italians capable of utilising German aircraft effectively.Prejudice and the prevailing view the war would be short, led the OKL to believe aiding Italy was a waste of effort.