RapidFireWeb 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
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
Regia Aeronautica Warplanes of the Second World War: Caproni fighters and bombers (Alan Wilson Photo) Caproni Ca.100 trainer, on display in the Italian Air Force Museum, Vigna di Valle on Lake Bracciano in central Italy. Previously Reg. No. I-GTAB, it is marked with the registration FIR-9, appropriate to a Ca.100 serving at the Florence basic … Read more
Warplanes of the Second World War preserved in Iraq The aim of this website is to locate, identify and document Warplanes from the Second World War preserved in Iraq. Many contributors have assisted in the hunt for these aircraft to provide and update the data on this website. Photos are as credited. Any errors found … 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
CANT Z.1007 Alcione The CANT Z.1007 Alcione (Kingfisher) was an Italian three-engined medium bomber, with wooden structure. It was designed by Filippo Zappata, who also designed the CANT Z.506 and had “excellent flying characteristics and good stability”. It was regarded by some as “the best Italian bomber of the Second World War” although its wooden … Read more
CANT Z.506B Airone (RAF Photo) The CANT Z.506 Airone (Italian: Heron) was a trimotor floatplane produced by CANT from 1935. It served as a transport and postal aircraft with the Italian airline “Ala Littoria”. It established 10 world records in 1936 and another 10 in 1937. During the Second World War it was used as a … Read more
Photos of the Regia Aeronautica CANTZ.501 Gabbiano (Regia Aeronautica Photo) CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (Gull) maritime patrol float plane. The CANT Z.501 was a single-engine, high-wing monoplane flying boat introduced in 1934. It served with the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) as a maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and search and rescue aircraft. It had a crew of … 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
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
