RapidFireWeb Aichi D3A (IJNAF Photo) The Aichi D3A (Navy designation “Type 99 Carrier Bomber”; Allied reporting name “Val”) is a Second World War carrier-borne dive bomber. It was the primary dive bomber of theImperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and was involved in almost all IJN actions, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Aichi D3A was the first … Read more
Aerei da guerra italiani della seconda guerra mondiale, Regia Aeronautica 1939-1943 Italian Warplanes of the Second World War built by Aeronautica, Ambrosini, Arado, Avia, Bücker, CANSA, Caudron, CNA, Dewoitine, Dornier, and Douglas (Regia Aeronautica Photos) Aeronautica Lombarda AL-12P Glider. The Aeronautica Lombarda AL-12P (also known as the Ambrosini AL-12P) was a Second World War Italian … Read more
Italian Warplanes of theSecond World War, Regia Aeronautica: Breda fighters and bombers Breda Ba.25 trainer. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) Breda Ba.25 trainer, captured by the RAAF at Augusta, Sicily, 1943. (Laurence Craddock Le Guay Photos) Breda Ba.28 trainer. (Regia Aeronautica Photo) Breda Ba.39 trainer. (Museo dell’Aeronautica Gianni Caproni Photo) Breda Ba.44 liaison. (Regia Aeronautica Photo) Breda … Read more
Italy: Regia Aeronautica Warplanes of the Second World War: CANT fighters and bombers CANT Z.501 Gabbiano, listed on a separate page on this website. CANT Z.506B Airone (Heron) details may be viewed on a separate page on this website. CANT Z.506C Airone (Heron) transport/rescue. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) CANT Z.511 transport seaplane. (Regia Aeronautica Photo) CANT Z.515 … Read more
Aerfer Sagittario 2 The Aerfer Sagittario 2 (Italian for sagittarius) was a prototype all-metal single-seat lightweight fighter aircraft built in Italy. First flown in 1956, it became the first Italian aircraft to break the sound barrier in controlled flight when it reached Mach 1.1 during a dive from 13,725 m (45,000 ft). It was powered … Read more
Warplanes of the Second World War preserved in Israel The aim of this website is to locate, identify and document Warplanes from the Second World War preserved in Israel. Many contributors have assisted in the hunt for these aircraft to provide and update the data on this website. Photos are by the author unless otherwise … Read more
Fiat CR.32 (Regia Aeronautica Photo) The Fiat CR.32 was an Italian biplane fighter used in the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War. Designed by the aeronautical engineer Celestino Rosatelli, it was a compact, robust and highly manoeuvrable aircraft for its era, leading to it being a relatively popular fighter during the 1930s. The … Read more
Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow), fighter (Regia Aeronautica Photo) The Fiat G.50 Freccia (“Arrow”) was a Second World War Italian fighter aircraft that was developed and manufactured by the aviation company Fiat. Upon entering service, the type became Italy’s first single-seat, all-metal monoplane that had an enclosed cockpit and retractable undercarriage. On 26 February 1937, the … Read more
Caproni Campini N.1. The Caproni Campini N.1, also known as theC.C.2, is an experimental jet aircraft built in the 1930s by Italian aircraft manufacturer Caproni. The N.1 first flew in 1940 and was briefly regarded as the first successful jet-powered aircraft in history, before news emerged of the German Heinkel He 178’s first flight a … Read more
Aerei da guerra italiani della seconda guerra mondiale Italian Warplanes of the Second World War, Regia Aeronautica 1939-1943, Fiat Fiat B.R.20 Cicogna (Stork), bomber. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) Fiat B.R.20M Cicogna (Stork), bomber. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) Fiat C.R.25, reconnaissance/transport. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) Fiat C.R.32, fighter. (Regia Aeronautica Photos) The Fiat CR.32 was an Italian biplanefighter used … Read more
