Italeri 1447 – Fiat BR.20 “Cicogna” – Battle Of Britain 80th Anniversary Italy – 1:72 Scale Kit

ITALERI
551447
– Scale 1:72

FIAT BR.20 Cicogna

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.

Type: Bombers and reconnaissance aircraft
Period: Second World War
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 17.3 cm
Box Dim.: 242 x 28 x 345 mm

Decals for 5 versions

551447 Fiat BR.20 Review Courtesy of IPMS