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Fiat BR.20 Cicogna (Battle of Britain) (WWII)

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits - Aircraft/Helicopters (1/72) (Italeri)

MSRP old price: $49.50


Product Info

Title
Fiat BR.20 Cicogna (Battle of Britain) (WWII)
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2020
Dimensions
13.5x9.5x2"
NKG Part #
2147878553
MFG. Part #
ITA1447
Type
Scale Model

Description

SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 5 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET

FIGURE NOT INCLUDED - CONTAINS ONE MODEL

The BR 20 "Cicogna" low wing medium bomber was developed by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Fiat during the 1930’s. It entered service in 1936 and was characterized by its metal frame and retractable landing gear. Modern and fast for the period, it was deployed by the “Aviazione Legionaria” and had its baptism of fire in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War. In September 1940, the “Corpo Aereo Italiano”, consisting of the 13th and 43rd “Stormo da Bombardamento” were similarly equipped with the BR-20. The “Stormi” were stationed in Belgium and supported the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. Despite operational comparisons with modern R.A.F. fighters that exposed the BR-20’s limits, it was used for the duration of WW2 on various fronts by several Regia Aeronautica bomber squadrons.

Models are supplied unpainted, and some assembly may be required.