Italeri 2801 - 1/48 Fiat CR.42 Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary [IT-2801S]

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£17.46

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Italeri

Model:

IT-2801S

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8001283028011

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Description

Beginning the C.R. 32 "Freccia" success proved by a fantastic dependability and practical effectiveness through Spanish Civil War, the Italian manufacturer Fiat developed, in belated ‘30s, the latest C.R. 42 "Falco". The modern biplane single-seat fighter had - once the predecessor - the fixed landing gear as well as the available cabin but was indeed fashioned with crucial innovations as an example the alloy and metal framework a part of canvass and steel panelling. As a result of Its supercharged air-cooled Fiat A.74 radial motor the Fiat C.R. 42 could reach 400 Km / h. It had an extraordinary manoeuvrability, a good deal valued by the Italian pilots, but suffered the "biplane" setup restrictions. It absolutely was capable effective engage the Gloster Gladiators nonetheless it have now been quickly outclassed by quicker and heavily armed monoplanes after the Hawker Hurricane therefore the Supermarine Spitfire. A Few Fiat C.R. 42, and G.50 fighters and BR.20, CANT Z 1007 bombers has been utilized by the Italian Regia Aeronautica through the Battle of Britain in the “Corpo Aereo Italiano”.

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Italeri 2801 - 1/48 Fiat CR.42 Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary [IT-2801S]