Italy's WW2-Era Biplanes, Part 1 | The 'Peacetime' Fiat Cr.1 & Cr.20 [Aircraft Overview #79]

Today we're beginning a multi-video series where we take a look at the legendary biplane fighters developed by Fiat. These would come to symbolise the pinnacle of biplane design in the interwar period, and later models would even see extensive service in WW2. But today we take a look at the beginning with the Fiat Cr.1 and the Cr.20. Want to join the community? Visit our Discord -   / discord   Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here -   / rexshangar   Sources: Thompson.J.W (1963) Italian Civil & Military Aircraft 1930-1945. NACA Aircraft Circular No.43. FIAT CR20 Pursuit airplane Fiat Cr.20 Service Manual. Fiat Cr.20bis Service Manual. Jackson.R (2002), The Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft.

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