Over a thousand (if I recall) P-47Ns were serving in the PTO at the end of the war, moving tons of mud. Escorting bombers. Long-range fighter sweeps. Definitely a late player, but a player nonetheless.
While the C205 may be low in numbers compared to the industrial juggernaughts, for Italy's consideration it was a big enough player. It saw plenty of action, being on a losing defense front, and was also used by the other side after the surrender.
Just food for thought.