The Italian Fiat CR32/42 biplane fighters were the last, and arguably best, biplane fighters of WWII. This book covers the full development and combat use of the in line engined CR 32 and the radial engine CR 42. Contains B&W line drawings, 10 color profiles, 3 cover paintings, 50 pages.
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Classic Fiat Biplanes in Action!,
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This review is from: Fiat CR 32/CR 42 in action - Aircraft No. 172 (Paperback)
It's a sad commentary on Italy's aviation industry that the Fiat CR 32 was still on strength while the Regia Aeronautica's primary fighter was its radial-engined successor, the CR 42. Despite their dated technology, Fiat's stylish, robust and manuverable biplanes soldiered on, ending their days as night-fighters and in ground attack. George Punka examines Fiat's biplane fighters in this 2000 Squadron/Signal publication.
A star in the Spanish Civil War, by 1940 the CR 32 was eclipsed by the radial-engined CR 42. Armed with various combinations of 7.7mm and 12.7mm machine guns, the CR 32 was operated by Italy and eight other countries. The radial-engined CR 42, equipped with 12.7mm machine guns, fought over Southern France, Albania, Greece, North Africa and the English Channel. Capable of carrying 440-lbs. of bombs, it too ended its days in ground attack and night-fighting missions. Punka's book includes over 90 photographs along with four-views, scrap views and nicely done color profiles by Don Greer and Richard Hudson. FIAT CR 32/CR 42 IN ACTION provides a good summary of the Fiats' development and war service. Recommended. ******* Note: See Giovanni Massimello's ITALIAN ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 for details on CR 42 aces.
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