Some interesting developments on this extraordinary discovery.
It seems the more poignant and important aspect of this event, the recovery of the P-40's lost pilot is reaching a conclusion.
Although not yet officially confirmed, it is believed to have been Flight Sergeant Dennis Copping of Southend, England.
For an interesting insight into the search for this missing airman by a dedicated italian team, i suggest reading on from the following link:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?t=116221&page=36
And here is the Vintage Wings of Canada's touching dedication to the aformentioned pilot on their own P-40:
http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/365/language/en-CA/Hero.aspx