The Fiat CR.42, a logical development of the
Fiat CR.32, was the last single-seat fighter biplane to be produced. It
entered service with the Italian Regia Aeronautica in May 1939 before
being exported to Belgium, Hungary and Sweden. Its combat debut came
when the Belgian air force threw its fleet into action during the
German invasion of the Low Countries on 10th May 1940. Despite being
quickly overwhelmed, the Belgian pilots managed to make a number of
aerial claims. The CR.42 became heavily involved in the fighting in
North Africa and although it was gradually replaced by more modern
fighters, it continued in a point defence and ground support role until
the end of the war.Drawing on research from a range of sources, this
book examines the extensive employment of the Italian fighter plane
during the course of World War II.
Les avis sur le produit FIAT CR.42 ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 ACE 90