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34: 1701: 1978: 1917: 2003: 2103: 1367:, a feature that Finnish pilots disliked, especially in winter. There were some attempts to improve the aircraft – one was tested with an enclosed cockpit, another with a D.XXI ski-undercarriage – but none of the modifications were put into service. Better protection for the propeller, which had problems at extremely low temperatures, and a few other changes were introduced. The speed of the Finnish G.50s was around 430–450 km/h (270–280 mph), much lower than the standard series could achieve. At this stage, Finnish pilots preferred the 2127: 2079: 976:, which was equipped with the new Fiat G.50 bis. This new version had almost two hours of flight endurance, due to the addition of an extra fuel tank in the internal fuselage section (which had been originally configured as a bomb bay). The normal tactic with the G.50 was to dive from 1,500 m (4,900 ft), but they never flew very high over North Africa, usually not exceeding 4,500 m (14,800 ft). The aircraft still lacked radio sets and, despite their 686: 1824: 1941: 4552: 4576: 2152: 4564: 1832: 952:. The RAF defenders of No. 73 Squadron were outnumbered in this engagement, resulting in the Hurricanes, which were only marginally faster than the G.50, having to ignore the Axis fighters and concentrate their efforts upon attacking incoming bombers, which posed the greatest threat. Flying their G.50s, both Cugnasca and Marinelli attacked H.G. Webster's Hurricane while he was shooting at a 1029: 1260: 607:, consisting of inwardly-retracting mainwheels and a fixed, castoring tailwheel. It was the first front-line Italian fighter to be fitted with a retractable undercarriage, an enclosed cockpit, and a constant speed propeller; these improvements have been credited with enabling the G.50 to achieve a maximum speed that was 33 km/h (21 mph) faster than its contemporary, the 1688:(11 or 13), according to other sources, Nils Trontti (6), Onni Paronen (4), Unto Nieminen (4) and Lasse Lautamäki (4). The Finnish G.50s were finally phased out of front-line duty in the summer of 1944. They were no more than 10 or 12, and even as trainers, they did not last long, since they lacked spare parts. Unlike the slightly older 705:, Italy's contribution to the conflict. The first of these were delivered to the theatre during January 1939. The value of its presence in the Spanish theatre is questionable as none of the fighters sent saw actual combat. At the civil war's end, the G.50s in the region were handed over to Spanish pilots and subsequently saw action in 846:, a pair of G.50s were scrambled, but they lost the bomber in the clouds. On 23 November, several G.50s followed a flight of four Hurricanes, but were unable to close on them. On 31 January 1941, another fruitless interception occurred when a number of G.50s were evaded by a single Blenheim that escaped into the clouds. 1217:, was repositioned to Southern Italy; this unit was equipped with G.50 bis fighter-bombers. As soon the invasion started, on 10 July 1943, additional units were rushed to the area to participate in the Axis counter-attack. Alongside various other Italian and German ground attack units, 45 G.50 bis of 158 and 159 358:. During this flight, the prototype was recorded as having attained a top speed of 472 km/h (255 kn; 293 mph) as well as having climbed to an altitude of 6,000 m (19,700 ft) in the space of six minutes, 40 seconds. During October 1937, it was officially unveiled to the public at the 821:

The experiences of the early G.50s over Britain soon showed their inadequacies in combat. Their operations were considered to be next to useless during the campaign, in part because they were too short-ranged and stationed too far from enemy territory. The G.50 possessed relatively limited endurance,

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In this theatre, the G.50 was normally hampered by its relatively slow speed, open cockpits and short range. Cattaneo also noted that the presence of poor weather conditions and the use of relatively unprepared personnel were additional factors that undermined the fighter's effectiveness. Those G.50s

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Upon the G.50's entry to service, it was widely regarded as being an extremely manoeuvrable aircraft and was often considered to be one of Italy's best fighters. However, by the time of the outbreak of the Second World War, rapid advancements in the field of aviation had contributed to the type being

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In total, production of the G.50 reached 784 aircraft; 426 of which having been manufactured by Fiat Aviazione and another 358 being built by CMASA. There were 58 fighters that were recorded as export sales: 13 G.50s had been sold to Spain, along with 35 aircraft to Finland and a final 10 to Croatia.

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until February 1940. The G.50s were numbered from FA-1 to FA-35, but it seems that only 33 were delivered. Squadron No 26 received from material command G.50 fighters according to the table below. A day before the truce after the Winter War, they had received 30 Fiat G.50s of the 35 purchased and 33

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During the Greek campaign, adverse weather conditions was often responsible for hampering Axis air operations, however, a number of fiercely-fought aerial engagements were fought on several days, often accompanied by a large amount of overclaiming by personnel on both sides of the conflict. Early on

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dive bomber, resulting in Webster being finally shot down and killed over Tobruk. A Canadian pilot, ace Flight Lieutenant James Duncan 'Smudger' Smith (P2652), saw the engagement and subsequently shot down and killed both Cugnasca and Marinelli as well as damaging another G.50 before being shot down

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Two of the G.50 aircraft to be delivered were destroyed due to a lack of fuel before arriving in Finland. On 7 March, sergeant Asser Wallius forgot to switch the fuel pump to the main tank and the G.50 (FA-8) crashed, injuring the pilot. On 8 March, a Hungarian volunteer pilot, 2nd lieutenant Wilmos

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flying Fiat CR.42s. According to Cattaneo, the Italian government had decided to participate in the German air offensive against the British mainland due to political opportunism and in pursuit of prestige; he alleged that the Air Staff would have rather directed those aircraft towards other fronts

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claimed 52 victories for the loss of only two fighters. The Soviets brought better, newer types of fighter to the front line in 1942 and 1943, while the Fiats were becoming old and run-down and the lack of spare parts meant that pilots were restricted to a minimal number of sorties. Nevertheless,

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from Pistoia were committed to attack Allied naval assets, landing craft and troops. Ten of these saw action on 11 July in conjunction with several Re.2002s and escorted by five Re.2005s of 362a Squadron, when they were intercepted by an overwhelming fighter "umbrella". In the ensuing engagement,

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The Italian fighters had arrived too late to affect the course of that year's winter battles, however, most of them were soon sent to the front. The Fiat pilots found themselves involved in the heavy fighting over the bay of Vyborg in late February and early March. According to some sources, the

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Although the G.50s were mainly outperformed by Desert Air Force fighters, their pilots sometimes managed to shoot down the faster and better-armed Hurricanes and P-40s. In the hands of expert pilots, the G.50 was even capable of scoring multiple kills during a single sortie. For instance, on the

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Fiat G.50 FA-8 was destroyed during take-off when the pilot, a Hungarian volunteer, second lieutenant Wilhelm Bekasy, in bad flying weather, lost contact with his countryman, lieutenant Matias Pirity, who turned back. The next day sergeant Asser Wallenius took-off with FA-7, having forgotten to

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requested military aid from Italy, that country agreed to deliver 10 Fiat G.50s (nine single-seaters and one two-seater), along with ancillary equipment. On 12 June 1942, the Fiat G.50 bis fighters took off from Fiat Aviazione in Turin for Croatia, but before they reached the border, they were

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The pilot sat in an enclosed cockpit under a sliding transparent canopy; the seat was adjustable both in height and angle of inclination to suit the pilot's preferences. Despite the canopy possessing favourable transparency, including a relatively unobstructed rearward view, pilots were

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in Turin. On a training flight, during a dive from 3,500 m (11,500 ft), Lieutenant Tapani Harmaja reached an estimated speed of 780 km/h (480 mph), which was considered excessive for the structural integrity of the aircraft. The windscreen was damaged.

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Gabrielli started work on the design in April 1935. The design was state-of-the-art for the era; on its introduction, it would become the most advanced fighter to be produced in Italy. Construction of two prototypes began mid-summer 1936. Manufacturing was turned over to

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until April 1941. Overall, the G.50s flew a total of 429 missions, 34 escorts and 26 scrambles for the CAI, but failed to engage any enemy aircraft during these actions. A single aeroplane was lost and seven more were damaged during the deployment. While operating with

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tubular structure attached with flexible mounts. Access for maintenance of the engine was provided via large cowling doors and panels on the fuselage aft of the firewall gave access for fuel tanks and armament. The engine incorporated a reduction gear which drove the

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shot down 99 enemy aircraft, including aircraft more modern than they, such as the British fighters sent to the USSR. In the same period, Finnish squadrons lost 41 aircraft of several types. But Fiat lost in combat were just three, with a ratio victory/loss of 33/1.

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switch on the fuel pump of the main tank and as the extra fuel tanks emptied, FA-7 crashed and was damaged. Wallenius survived but he was injured. Because of technical problems in the Finnish airforce itself, only 33 of the 35 Fiat G.50s were delivered to Finland.

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Belassy, apparently dived into the Baltic sea, after running out of fuel and failing to cross it from Sweden to Finland. The FA-7 and pilot have not been found. His fellow pilot, 2nd lieutenant Matias Pirity, had turned back and saved both the G.50 and himself.

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During September 1937, Fiat received an order for an additional batch of 45 aircraft. In advance of the placement of a larger order, the Italian Air Ministry decided to hold a round of comparative 'fly-off' test flight between the type and the newly developed

390:. On 8 November 1937, de Briganti was killed during the sixth evaluation flight of the second prototype (M.M.335), when the fighter failed to pull out of a high-speed dive. Flight tests conducted at Guidonia showed that the aircraft went too readily into an 817:

climate but led to the pilots suffer heavily in the colder weather of northern Europe. The aircraft was also under-equipped, provided with a mediocre radio set (powered by batteries that were prone to freeze at altitude) and lacking any armour protection.

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by sand or dust, limiting visibility. In addition, exhaust fumes tended to accumulate in the cockpit, so pilots would often fly the fighter with the canopy locked open. Consequently, an open cockpit was installed in the second batch of 200 machines.

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first kill was achieved on 26 February. The following day, Second Lieutenant Malmivuo became the first Finnish pilot to be killed in a G.50, when his fighter FA-12 crashed after a battle with Soviet aircraft. And on 11 March, the Italian volunteer

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After 1939, the bulk of production for the G.50 was transferred to the CMASA factory in Marina di Pisa, Tuscany. The first versions of the G.50 could be outfitted with several different configurations of armaments: either a single, or a pair of,

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At low level, the aerial clashes were often confused and had unpredictable effects. Tactical surprise was often a decisive factor in a given engagement, as shown on 14 April when a formation of 66 Axis aircraft, including eight G.50s from 351ª

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On 28 February 1941, RAF units intercepted a formation of Italian bombers and their escorts, claiming 27 aircraft shot down and several others damaged in the ensuing battle. The Italians claimed to have downed six Gladiators and a single

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possessed a total of 118 G.50s that were available for operations; of these, 97 aircraft were available to perform front line duties while others were either in maintenance or awaiting delivery. The majority of these were assigned to 51°

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of 1941–1944. At the end of 1939, before the outbreak of hostilities, Finland ordered 35 Fiat G.50s. The first 10 aircraft were to be delivered before February 1940. A group of Finnish pilots attended a 10-hour training course at

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were equipped with newly delivered G.50s; these were heavily used in various exercises and war-games from November 1939 onwards as it became increasingly clear that Italy would likely soon be at war with the Western democracies.

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Source: Fiat.laivue – Lentolaivue 26 sodassa (The Fiat Squadron – the Squadron n:o 26 in war), pages 152 and 153. appendix Koneluettelo (Aircraft list), Kari Stenman, Maininkitie 14 A, FI-02320 ESPOO, +358 9 8092187,

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were already pursuing the Blenheims when Buvoli attacked, shooting at each bomber in sequence. One Blenheim ditched in the sea while another was shot down a few miles north of Tripoli. Two more failed to return to

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considered to be both underpowered and underarmed in comparison to competing frontline fighters then in use by the main powers. In spite of this, in the buildup to the Second World War, further units of the

483: – dual control). The first of these were constructed during the second half of 1939. The student pilot sat in the front in a closed cockpit with two roll bars. The first five aircraft were part of the 528:, it reached a top speed of 570 km/h (350 mph) in level flight and climbed to 6,000 m (20,000 ft) in five minutes 30 seconds. By this time, however, Gabrielli had already designed the 1084:, was almost shot down, since he was unaware of the British operation. Several G.50s were captured almost intact, and at least one was taken by No. 260 Squadron and later passed to No. 272 Squadron. 365:

As a consequence of its new design, it was decided to conduct an extended flight evaluation program in order to validate its performance. During 1937, along with the first pre-series machines, a

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and claimed to have downed one, although this loss was not confirmed. On his return, he was forced to crash-land his G.50, flipping the aircraft over on the airstrip but remaining unharmed.

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biplane. According to aviation author Gianni Cattaneo, the G.50 was a "robust and viceless aircraft which marked the introduction of new concepts and techniques, of design and manufacture".

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During the second half of the war, the G.50 was typically operated as a multi-role fighter and ground attack aircraft, equipped only with external bombs. During the opening phase of the

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unenthusiastic about the enclosed arrangement, leading to various types of open canopies being trialled and eventually a set of hinged transparent side-flaps were standardised upon.

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claimed to have downed both a bomber and a fighter, while the British claimed responsibility for downing four G.50s. That afternoon, 15 G.50s engaged a large mixed formation of RAF

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were scrambled from Devoli to intercept a formation of RAF bombers with their Hurricane escorts. A few days earlier, a British cargo ship had delivered six Hurricanes and several

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An Italian Fiat G.50 captured by the British at Sidi Rezegh airfield in North Africa. An RAF Hawker Hurricane is landing (left) and another is in the background on the right.

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Luigi Bianchi, arrived in Libya. Caught up in the chaotic retreat of the Italian Army during the winter of 1940–41, however, the G.50s saw relatively little actual action.

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in mid-January 1941. On 8 April 1941, the last sighting of enemy aircraft by the G.50 occurred, during which the targets, identified as fighters, eluded them yet again.

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piece of armour plate for the pilot's seat. It was light, to avoid overloading the G.50. In addition, a life jacket and some other technical help was afforded by the

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received 33 aircraft (FA-1 to FA-6 and FA-9 to FA-35) of the 35 ordered. FA-7 and FA-8 were destroyed in accidents before they arrived in Finland; they crossed the

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airfield was bombed by the Soviet airforce. Consequently, the Fiats were transferred two kilometres to the northwest of Utti proper, onto the ice at Haukkajärvi (

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harbour and intercepted a flight of seven Blenheim light bombers, which had been engaged in a low-level attack on the ships. Two Fiat CR.42 biplanes from 151°

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forming the rear of the fuselage. The wings were divided into three separate sections, composed of a steel tube centre-section structure that was paired with

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in action; several G.50 pilots are known to have been trained to fly the type as well. Around the same time, a pair of Bf 109E pilots were attached to the

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were fitted to the aircraft's wings to improve its take-off and landing performance; these would automatically retract upon attaining a certain airspeed.

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During the Continuation War, the G.50s were most successful during the Finnish offensive of 1941, after which they became ever less impressive. In 1941,

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Korhut (flying a Bf 109 G-10). The last G.50s were captured by Yugoslav Partisans. After the war, the G.50s were used for some time by the newly formed

1900: 1775:. These equipped two Croatian fighter units, but by the end of 1943 only 10 aircraft remained. Three G.50s captured after the Armistice were loaned to 1760:(Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia, or ZNDH), received nine G.50 bis fighters and one G.50B. In October, while based at Zalužani airfield, 822:

thus missions rarely exceeded one hour. The G.50 bis, which was equipped with larger fuel tanks, was already in production, but it was not sent to 20°

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in time to participate. Its performance was also lacking: during one incident on 5 November 1940, a formation of 22 G.50s intercepted several British

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reported the loss of a similar number of Blenheim IVs on its first mission since arriving in Malta from the British mainland during early July.

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achieved 11 kills, against one loss in combat and one pilot killed in an accident (the aircraft was repaired and returned to service in 1941).

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training school. ZNDH entered 1945 with seven G.50s (two operational). On 10 March 1945 six of these Fiats were based in Lucko, operated by 2.

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in early 1939. Reportedly, Italian pilots did not like the enclosed canopy because it could not be opened quickly and, being constructed from

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At the beginning of 1941, the CAI were redeployed back to Italy, leaving behind a pair of G.50 squadrons that stayed in Belgium alongside

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After the Italian armistice of 8 September 1943, the Luftwaffe supplied the Croatian Air Force Legion with 20–25 Fiat G.50s captured on

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20 February 1941, a flight of Hawker Hurricane fighters were engaged in their first aerial combat over the Balkans when seven G.50s of

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Carlo Cugnasca (an expert pilot, and the first to deliver a G.50 to Finland), attacked a flight of three British Hurricane Mk Is from

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Diego Manzocchi crashed to his death while returning from a combat sortie. The Fiat bases were under constant attack. The

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Keskinen, Kalevi; Stenman, Kari: Suomen ilmavoimien historia 8 – Fiat G.50. Espoo: Kustannusliike Kari Stenman, 2004.

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lost four additional fighters and two pilots were killed. A pair of G.50s were recorded as having been damaged by

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with 300 rounds of ammunition per gun. The machine guns, fitted directly forward of the cockpit, were fired using

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was present for the purpose of aiming the fighter's armament, which comprised a pair of 12.7 mm (.5 in)

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Documentary by Alberto Pozzetti on the construction of Italian Fiat G.50 Freccia fighter at Fiat in Turin, 1940

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The first demonstration of the Finnish Air Force's effectiveness came on 25 June 1941, when the G.50s from

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The G.50 saw its longest and most successful service in the two Finnish wars against the Soviet Union, the

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that were deployed were early models and thus furnished with an open canopy, which was useful in a typical

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proved to be more manoeuvrable than the faster Macchi MC.200, and the G.50 was declared the winner of the

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from January 1939 to March 1939, the aircraft was transferred to the Spanish Airforce, 12 F.50 fighters

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airfields. On 9 January 1941, these fighters performed their first combat mission in the theatre when

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had a total of 26 G.50s (10 of these being of a serviceable condition), while the backbone of 5a

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In September 2010, the only known G.50 bis still in existence was undergoing restoration in the

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Commission decided to order the G.50 as well, rejecting the competition's third contender, the

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shot down 13 out of 15 Soviet SB bombers. Thirteen aerial victories were achieved altogether.

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was estimated to have comprised a mixture of 104 C.202s, 63 C.200s, 32 Z.1007 and 31 S.79s.

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Germany hindered the transit of the aircraft, so they were dismantled and embarked in

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means "group" in British English; the equivalent in US English is "wing". Conversely,

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On 4 March 1941, a single G.50 bis was responsible for the shooting down of Hurricane

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The G.50 was exported to several overseas customers, small numbers being flown by the

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More powerful version with a 746 kW (1,000 hp) Fiat A.76 engine; one built.

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14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 649 kW (870 hp) for take off

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Giovanni de Briganti, the chief test pilot for the G.50 program, it took off from

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Just prior to the start of the invasion, a specialised ground attack unit of the

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where they would have stood a better chance of making a meaningful contribution.

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was left with only 36 G.50s, of which 27 were serviceable. Mario Bonzano, now a

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requested that two-seat trainer variant of the G.50 be developed, designated

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During 1938, the first operational Fiat G.50 fighters were delivered to the

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bombers on attack missions against harbours and airfields on the island of

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Solo Coraggio! La storia completa della Regia Aeronautica dal 1940 al 1943

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magazine gives a total of six aircraft lost, all through flight accidents.

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470 km/h (290 mph, 250 kn) at 5,000 m (16,000 ft)

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The fighter was extensively used on various fronts by Italy, including in

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at the beginning of 1944. In 1944 some of the G.50s were operated at the

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for the purpose of operating as a naval reconnaissance aircraft from the

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commenced offensive operations against Greek and Allied forces over the

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and were posted as missing. For these successes, Buvoli was awarded the

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Projected production version of the G.50V, abandoned in favour of the

1646: 505:

During September 1940, a slightly improved version, designated as the

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bombs, on 25 March, and the following day one of the last operative

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On 27 December 1940, the first 27 G.50s, belonging to 150ª and 152ª

335:(Costruzioni Meccaniche Aeronautiche S.A.), a subsidiary of Fiat at 4170: 4072: 4013: 3904: 3899: 3894: 3206: 3204: 1903:

engine. The engine never materialised and the G.52 was never built.

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Mario Bonzano's personal Fiat G.50 "1-1", in Spain, January 1939.

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engine of 1,075 CV. During tests at Fiat Aviazione's airfield in

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The Finnish G.50 y were taken from the 235 built by CMASA, both

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One of the few initial claims of enemy aircraft being downed by

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3416:(in French). Paris: Hachette, Connaissance de l'histoire, 1979. 2369: 1849:

Development of the G.50 version with extended range; 421 built.

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Upon Italy's entry into the Second World War in June 1940, the

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Croatian Aces of World War II (Osprey Aircraft of the Aces 49)

302:

The Fiat G.50 had its origins in a design produced by Italian

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Two seat carrier fighter modified from a G.50B; one modified.

1831: 1334: 1297: 1124: 1014: 898: 669: 637: 565: 525: 520: – fast) built in mid-1941 by CMASA and equipped with a 359: 355: 249: 3682:

Shores, Christopher, Giovanni Massimello and Russell Guest.

1672:

between 30 November 1939 and 4 September 1944, the G.50s of

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that was developed and manufactured by the aviation company

3423:. Leatherhead, Surrey, UK: Profile Publications Ltd., 1967. 1725:

at Banja Luka and were intensively used until 1945 against

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720 kW (966 hp) at 3,800 m (12,500 ft)

568:. The structure of the fuselage was formed from four main 532:, and Fiat had obtained the licence to build the 1,475 CV 2947: 1186:

coast (Albania), while he was flying as wing-man for ace

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2587: 1091:. During June 1942, British intelligence estimated that 668:

to fire through the propeller arc; both single-shot and

560:. It featured all-metal construction, comprising a semi- 373:

and the lack of firepower, consisting of only a pair of

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magazine, Albertelli editions, Parma, July 2000, p. 33.

2689:(In Italian). Modena, Italy: Editore Stem-Mucchi, 1994. 2450:

is "wing" in British English and "group" in US English.

948:, attacked British forces stationed in the vicinity of 913:(Flight Lieutenant) Tullio De Prato, commander of 150ª 342:

On 26 February 1937, the first prototype performed its

3591:. Ramsbury, Marlborough, UK: The Crowood Press, 1998. 2601: 2599: 1202:, the G.50 was the most numerous aircraft used by the 4540: 3706:

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was no longer an effective force within the theatre.

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on 28 October, typically operating from airfields at

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After 1941, the G.50 played only a minor role in the

786:

Bonzano and equipped with Fiat G.50, was part of 56°

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went into action, followed by the 48 aircraft of 20°

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of relatively poor quality, was prone to cracking or

277:, where they served with distinction during both the 2987: 2975:

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2306:

5,000 m (16,000 ft) in 6 minutes 3 seconds

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Air victories from late February to early March 1940

430:

The first production aircraft were delivered to the

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3410:(in Italian). Modena: Mucchi editore, 1996. NO ISBN 3109: 3100: 2642: 2640: 2638: 2596: 2547: 2354:

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

3565:The Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of World War II 3252: 3014: 2929: 2898: 2661: 2155:An unrestored G.50 wing panel on display in Italy. 1178:, piloted by Australian RAF ace Flight Lieutenant 3414:Avions Militaires 1919–1939 – Profils et Histoire 2720: 2718: 2716: 2630:Avions Militaires 1919–1939 – Profils et Histoire 1193: 564:fuselage with an exterior skin composed of light 4588: 3704:Taylor, John W. R. "Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow)". 3635:(in Italian). Parma, Italy: Delta editions 2004. 3500:. London and New York: Frederick Warne & Co. 3480:Keskinen, Kalevi, Kari Stenman and Klaus Niska. 3382:11 September 2010. Retrieved: 26 September 2010. 3172: 3170: 3148: 3146: 3136: 3134: 3060:Marcon, Tullio. "Hurricane over Mediterranean." 3028: 3026: 2838: 2757: 2755: 2635: 1649:, printed Otavan Kirjapaino Oy, Helsinki, 2013, 1363:, but all but seven had the open cockpit of the 252:. The G.50 commonly came up against the British 3484:(in Finnish). Espoo, Finland: Tietoteos, 1977. 3275: 2944:Shores, Masimello and Guest 2012, pp. 120, 148. 2613: 2611: 1182:(who was credited with 15 or 16 victories) off 3266: 3213: 2938: 2850: 2713: 2692: 2652: 2580: 2578: 1226:(Wing Commander) Guido Nobili, commander of 5 1064:, 10 of these being G.50s. On 19 November 20° 770:, officially capitulating to the Axis powers. 213:. On 26 February 1937, the G.50 conducted its 4308: 3812: 3748:Fiat G.50 Freccia (Le Macchine e la Storia 9) 3722:Italian Civil and Military aircraft 1930–1945 3345:Italian Civil and Military aircraft 1930–1945 3167: 3143: 3131: 3093: 3091: 3072: 3070: 3023: 2773: 2764: 2752: 2704: 2670: 1931:Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia 1883:Two-seat trainer version. 100 aircraft built. 1877:Two-seat fighter-bomber prototype; one built. 1680:The most successful Finnish G.50 pilots were 1241:, while at least four G.50s were used by the 884: 209:that had an enclosed cockpit and retractable 3545:. Oxford/New York, Osprey Publishing, 2000. 3385: 2922:Leproni, Enrico. "I G.50 sull'Inghilterra." 2608: 1899:Projected version of the G.50, powered by a 1807:) Ivan Misulin that defected, together with 1151:, Greece, boosting RAF power in the region. 774:Belgian deployment and the Battle of Britain 512:The ultimate version of the fighter was the 3541:Massimello, Giovanni and Giorgio Apostolo. 3338: 3336: 2926:Albertelli editions, Parma 9/08, pp. 12–15. 2809: 2807: 2745: 2743: 2737:(in Italian). Milan: Edizioni E.C.A., 2000. 2575: 1040:, the first major British offensive of the 1021:and subsequently credited with four kills. 552:The Fiat G.50 was a low-wing single-engine 4315: 4301: 3819: 3805: 3536:Furio Nicolot Doglio Un pilota eccezionale 3192: 3088: 3067: 1815: – the last G.50s on active service. 1080:, was among the captured, and his deputy, 491:camera. Another G.50/B was adapted with a 313:, who previously relied on chief engineer 3462:. London: Salamander Book Limited, 1988. 3189:magazine, Parma, January 2000, pp. 32–35. 3160: 3158: 3040: 3038: 2891: 2889: 2887: 2831: 2829: 2827: 2825: 2823: 2821: 2819: 2797: 2795: 2793: 2791: 2789: 2787: 2785: 2439: 2437: 2422:List of aircraft of Italy in World War II 1974: 1913: 1749:to the Ukrainian front, flanking the 4th 3719: 3613:, Albertelli editions, Parma, July 2007. 3495: 3482:Fiat G.50, Suomen Ilmavoimien Historia 8 3342: 3333: 2875: 2862: 2804: 2740: 2625: 2623: 2540: 2538: 2536: 2534: 2532: 2530: 2528: 2526: 2174: 2150: 1830: 1822: 1699: 1258: 1052:, attacked the British-held airfield at 1027: 684: 3523:(in Italian). Rome: IBN Editore, 2008. 3475:Gli Aerei della Seconda Guerra Mondiale 3447:. Glasgow: HarperCollins/Jane's, 1995. 2294:445 km (277 mi, 240 nmi) 1758:Zrakoplovstvo Nezavisne Drzave Hrvatske 603:The G.50 was equipped with retractable 502:, but this vessel was never completed. 273:while 35 G.50 fighters were shipped to 4589: 3708:. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1969. 3656:. London: Macdonald and Jane’s, 1977. 3654:Ground Attack Aircraft of World War II 3578: 3477:(in Italian). Alberto Peruzzo Editore. 3320: 3155: 3035: 2884: 2816: 2782: 2553: 2498: 2434: 1695: 1263:Fiat G.50 in Finnish markings, c. 1940 1222:three G.50s were shot down, including 1206:to counterattack the Allied landings. 932:pilots occurred on 9 April 1941, when 873:had the opportunity to see the German 782:(351/352/353 Squadrons), commanded by 675: 466: 455:in the nose and an additional pair of 309:. This represented a major change for 4602:World War II Italian fighter aircraft 4296: 3800: 2620: 2566:"Historical Listings: Finland, (FND)" 2523: 2312:131 kg/m (27 lb/sq ft) 2183:A Second String Arrow...The Fiat G.50 1254: 1044:, a number of G.50s operating out of 197:(“Arrow”) was a World War II Italian 3671:, Greenwich, CT, Bison Books, 1983. 3210:Keskinen 1977, p. inside back cover. 3097:Massimello and Apostolo 2000, p. 25. 2984:Massimello and Apostolo 2000, p. 92. 2222:18.25 m (196.4 sq ft) 1799:was flown to a RAF-held airfield by 1313:not damaged during the procurement. 3506:Fiat G-50 (Aviolibri Records No. 2) 3419:Cattaneo, Gianni. "The Fiat G.50." 3408:I caccia a motore radiale Fiat G.50 3128:Coop Riviera Ligure, 12/1989 p. 96. 2210:10.99 m (36 ft 1 in) 1647:http://www.kolumbus.fi/kari.stenman 584:outer wings and an alloy skin. The 397:During a visit by the Italian King 13: 3645:"A Second String Arrow" Part Two. 2216:3.28 m (10 ft 9 in) 2204:8.01 m (26 ft 3 in) 2093:Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana 1966:No. 26 Squadron, Finnish Air Force 1302:No. 26 Squadron, Finnish Air Force 1244:Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana 800:(Italian Air Corps, CAI) based in 14: 4638: 3826: 3761: 3693:. London: Greenhill Books, 1999. 3460:Fighting Aircraft of World War II 2058:361st squadron (361ª Squadriglia) 2055:360th squadron (360ª Squadriglia) 2052:359th squadron (359ª Squadriglia) 2049:358th squadron (358ª Squadriglia) 2046:357th squadron (357ª Squadriglia) 2043:355th squadron (355ª Squadriglia) 2040:354th squadron (354ª Squadriglia) 2037:353rd squadron (353ª Squadriglia) 2034:352nd squadron (352ª Squadriglia) 2031:351st squadron (351ª Squadriglia) 1867:Liquid-cooled V12 variant with a 1235:Italian Armistice with the Allies 1102: 380: 362:International Aeronautical Show. 4627:World War II aircraft of Finland 4574: 4562: 4550: 3638:"A Second String Arrow" Part 1. 3567:. New York: Bounty Books, 1996. 3498:The Observer's Book Of Airplanes 2417:List of aircraft of World War II 2125: 2101: 2077: 2070:Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force 2001: 1976: 1939: 1915: 1239:Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force 32: 4612:Single-engined tractor aircraft 3369: 3314: 3235: 3222: 3179: 3118: 3079: 3054: 3005: 2996: 2978: 2965: 2956: 2953:Malizia 2004, pp. 82–84, 85–88. 2916: 2727: 2679: 2474: 2453: 866:from German fighters and flak. 790:, formed to operate during the 680: 4597:1930s Italian fighter aircraft 3720:Thompson, Jonathan W. (1963). 3560:magazine, Parma, January 2000. 3421:Aircraft in Profile Number 188 3343:Thompson, Jonathan W. (1963). 2559: 2492: 2405:Weiss Manfréd WM-23 Ezüst Nyíl 2300:10,700 m (35,100 ft) 2273:-Fiat constant-speed propeller 1194:Sicilian and Italian campaigns 1056:. On 18 November 1941, during 1019:Silver Medal of Military Valor 778:During September 1940, the 20° 576:, closing into a load-bearing 292: 1: 3543:Italian Aces of World War Two 3311:Savic and Ciglic 2002, p. 69 3290:Savic and Ciglic 2002, p. 61 3051:. Retrieved: 15 October 2010. 2480:More recently, an article in 2427: 2234:2,402 kg (5,296 lb) 2228:1,963 kg (4,328 lb) 2023:Gruppo Sperimentale da Caccia 901:, where they operated out of 730:, (group) which was based at 596:-actuated four-piece slotted- 297: 4622:Aircraft first flown in 1937 3724:. USA: Aero Publishers Inc. 3620:. Oxford, UK: Oxford, 2002. 3583:. London, UK: Ian Allan Ltd. 3347:. USA: Aero Publishers Inc. 3302:Savic and Ciglic 2002, p. 68 2146: 1907: 1704:A Croatian Fiat G.50 in 1944 1109:Italy declared war on Greece 672:-fire modes were available. 7: 3230:G.50 nella Guerra d'Inverno 2336: 1818: 10: 4643: 3789:World War II aircraft page 3400: 2993:Malizia 2004, pp. 107–109. 2913:Leproni 2008, pp. 489–491. 2593:Gunston 1988, pp. 250–253. 885:The North African campaign 4531: 4431: 4345: 4331: 4254: 4228: 4189: 4140: 4081: 4032: 4003: 3884: 3835: 3755:Fiat G 50, Ali e Colori 3 3616:Savic, D. and B. Ciglic. 3496:Lawrence, Joseph (1945). 3085:Sgarlato 2004, pp. 33–34. 2962:Mattioli 2001, pp. 10–12. 2924:Storia Militare Magazine, 1843:First production version. 1733:and Herzegovina, then in 1713:stopped on the orders of 1710:Croatian Air Force Legion 1200:Allied invasion of Sicily 768:Armistice of 22 June 1940 645:-Fiat 3-bladed all-metal 547: 327:(the Italian Air Force). 285:of 1941–1944 against the 217:. During early 1938, the 178: 167: 159: 151: 143: 138: 130: 101: 93: 81: 69: 59: 54: 49:over North Africa in 1941 31: 23: 3579:Munson, Kenneth (1960). 3445:Aircraft of World War II 3263:Arena 1996, pp. 485–488. 3020:Arena 1996, pp. 491–492. 2935:Malizia 2004, pp. 82–83. 2904:Arena 1996, pp. 489–491. 2667:Malizia 2004, pp. 17–19. 2572:Retrieved: 10 June 2011. 984:evening of 9 July 1941, 804:, together with the 18° 662:Breda-SAFAT machine guns 647:constant speed propeller 453:Breda-SAFAT machine guns 3049:surfcity.kund.dalnet.se 2881:Cattaneo 1967, pp. 5–6. 2813:Cattaneo 1967, pp. 4–5. 2749:Cattaneo 1967, pp. 3–4. 2189:General characteristics 2085:Italian Social Republic 1962:in the spring of 1940. 1835:Model of the Fiat G.50V 1719:Italian Supreme Command 1373:Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 1062:Ain el Gazala airfields 1042:Western Desert Campaign 972:was reinforced by 151ª 618:14-cylinder air-cooled 3534:Massimello, Giovanni. 2847:May 1988, pp. 253–254. 2687:Macchi MC.200 "Saetta" 2649:May 1988, pp. 251–252. 2328:2 × 12.7 mm (0.50 in) 2156: 2140:SFR Yugoslav Air Force 1933:received 15+ aircraft. 1836: 1828: 1705: 1345:near Pyhäniemi manor. 1292:on the Norwegian ship 1264: 1038:Battle of Sidi Barrani 1033: 760:Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 690: 3784:The Fiat G.50 Freccia 3667:Shores, Christopher, 3652:Shores, Christopher. 3587:Neulen, Hans Werner. 3219:Shores 1983, p. 105. 2724:Gunston 1984, p. 222. 2605:Gunston 1988, p. 253. 2175:Specifications (G.50) 2154: 1893:. One prototype made. 1834: 1826: 1756:On 25 June 1943, the 1708:In October 1941, the 1703: 1341:, also on the ice of 1296:, which set sail for 1280:airport and later at 1271:of 1939–1940 and the 1262: 1111:in October 1940, the 1076:and commander of 20° 1031: 688: 281:of 1939–1940 and the 4326:fighter designations 4324:Spanish Armed Forces 3281:Malizia 2008, p. 200 3272:Neulen 2000, p. 177. 3198:Neulen 2000, p. 217. 3164:Neulen 2000, p. 201. 3115:Shores 1977, p. 118. 3106:Shores 1977, p. 117. 2895:Cattaneo 1967, p. 6. 2835:Cattaneo 1967, p. 5. 2801:Cattaneo 1967, p. 4. 2710:Malizia 2004, p. 21. 2676:Malizia 2004, p. 19. 2658:Malizia 2004, p. 17. 2544:Cattaneo 1967, p. 3. 2169:Nikola Tesla Airport 2064:Aviazione Legionaria 1377:Brewster F2A Buffalo 1165:Supermarine Spitfire 988:Aldo Buvoli of 378ª 957:himself by the 351ª 919:Gruppo Autonomo C.T. 895:Gruppo Autonomo C.T. 875:Messerschmitt Bf 109 797:Corpo Aereo Italiano 703:Aviazione Legionaria 666:synchronisation gear 614:Powered by a single 558:interceptor aircraft 319:interceptor aircraft 304:aeronautics engineer 230:Aviazione Legionaria 47:Messerschmitt Bf 110 3443:Ethell, Jeffrey L. 3375:Marinkovic, Vlado. 3176:Arena 1996, p. 479. 3152:Arena 1996, p. 478. 3140:Arena 1996, p. 477. 3044:Gustavsson, Håkan. 3032:Arena 1996, p. 492. 3011:Santoni 2007, p. 8. 3002:Rocca 1991, p. 206. 2779:Arena 1996, p. 459. 2770:Arena 1996, p. 456. 2761:Arena 1996, p. 455. 2733:Bignozzi, Giorgio. 2617:Arena 1996, p. 483. 2584:Ethell 1995, p. 64. 2511:on 17 February 2015 2342:Related development 2232:Max takeoff weight: 1869:Daimler-Benz DB 601 1827:FIAT G.50 II Series 1696:In Croatian service 1233:By the time of the 1082:Furio Niclot Doglio 1000:airfield to patrol 676:Operational history 629:and mounted upon a 522:Daimler-Benz DB 601 467:Further development 401:and Prime Minister 399:Victor Emmanuel III 367:gruppo sperimentale 315:Celestino Rosatelli 134:683 + 5 prototypes 55:General information 42:G.50 flying with a 3558:Aerei nella Storia 3187:Aerei nella Storia 2685:De Marchi, Italo. 2161:Museum of Aviation 2157: 1871:engine; one built. 1837: 1829: 1813:Yugoslav Air Force 1727:Yugoslav Partisans 1706: 1265: 1255:In Finnish service 1224:Tenente Colonnello 1157:Gloster Gladiators 1074:Tenente Colonnello 1058:Operation Crusader 1034: 691: 307:Giuseppe Gabrielli 271:Croatian Air Force 87:Giuseppe Gabrielli 4617:Low-wing aircraft 4538: 4537: 4527: 4526: 4339: 4290: 4289: 3779:Fiat G.50 Freccia 3746:Tonizzo, Pietro. 3647:Air International 3640:Air International 3551:978-1-84176-078-0 3519:Malizia, Nicola. 3504:Malizia, Nicola. 3432:978-1-29124-608-7 3394:May 1988, p. 254. 3392:Air International 3327:www.alieuomini.it 2859:May 1988, p. 251. 2857:Air International 2845:Air International 2701:May 1988, p. 255. 2699:Air International 2647:Air International 2570:World Air Forces. 2505:www.alieuomini.it 2463:provided a small 2365:Curtiss P-36 Hawk 2304:Time to altitude: 2271:Hamilton Standard 2117:Ejército del Aire 2026:Spanish Civil War 2017:Regia Aeronautica 1955:Finnish Air Force 1771:airfields in the 1769:Regia Aeronautica 1655:978-952-99743-8-2 1641: 1640: 1603: 1602: 1480: 1479: 1211:Regia Aeronautica 1204:Regia Aeronautica 1169:Regia Aeronautica 1089:Regia Aeronautica 986:Sergente Maggiore 828:Hawker Hurricanes 792:Battle of Britain 723:Regia Aeronautica 715:Regia Aeronautica 699:Spanish Civil War 695:Regia Aeronautica 497:aircraft carrier 473:Regia Aeronautica 471:During 1938, the 432:Regia Aeronautica 421:Regia Aeronautica 392:uncontrolled spin 324:Regia Aeronautica 224:Regia Aeronautica 188: 187: 173:Finnish Air Force 152:Introduction date 117:Ejército del Aire 112:Finnish Air Force 107:Regia Aeronautica 40:Regia Aeronautica 4634: 4579: 4578: 4577: 4567: 4566: 4565: 4555: 4554: 4553: 4546: 4505: 4343: 4342: 4337: 4317: 4310: 4303: 4294: 4293: 3821: 3814: 3807: 3798: 3797: 3793: 3770: 3743: 3631:Sgarlato, Nico. 3584: 3501: 3436:Dunning, Chris. 3395: 3389: 3383: 3373: 3367: 3366: 3340: 3331: 3330: 3318: 3312: 3309: 3303: 3300: 3291: 3288: 3282: 3279: 3273: 3270: 3264: 3261: 3250: 3239: 3233: 3226: 3220: 3217: 3211: 3208: 3199: 3196: 3190: 3183: 3177: 3174: 3165: 3162: 3153: 3150: 3141: 3138: 3129: 3122: 3116: 3113: 3107: 3104: 3098: 3095: 3086: 3083: 3077: 3074: 3065: 3058: 3052: 3042: 3033: 3030: 3021: 3018: 3012: 3009: 3003: 3000: 2994: 2991: 2985: 2982: 2976: 2973:Storia Militare, 2969: 2963: 2960: 2954: 2951: 2945: 2942: 2936: 2933: 2927: 2920: 2914: 2911: 2905: 2902: 2896: 2893: 2882: 2879: 2873: 2866: 2860: 2854: 2848: 2842: 2836: 2833: 2814: 2811: 2802: 2799: 2780: 2777: 2771: 2768: 2762: 2759: 2750: 2747: 2738: 2731: 2725: 2722: 2711: 2708: 2702: 2696: 2690: 2683: 2677: 2674: 2668: 2665: 2659: 2656: 2650: 2644: 2633: 2627: 2618: 2615: 2606: 2603: 2594: 2591: 2585: 2582: 2573: 2563: 2557: 2551: 2545: 2542: 2521: 2520: 2518: 2516: 2507:. Archived from 2496: 2485: 2478: 2472: 2466: 2457: 2451: 2441: 2395:Reggiane Re.2000 2375:Koolhoven F.K.58 2320: 2298:Service ceiling: 2281: 2242:Fiat A.74 R.C.38 2191: 2131: 2129: 2128: 2107: 2105: 2104: 2083: 2081: 2080: 2009:Kingdom of Italy 2007: 2005: 2004: 1986: 1982: 1980: 1979: 1945: 1943: 1942: 1925: 1921: 1919: 1918: 1901:Fiat A.75 R.C.53 1684:(23 victories), 1594: 1593: 1467: 1466: 1387: 1386: 1369:Hawker Hurricane 1273:Continuation War 1023:No. 110 Squadron 996:, took off from 965:Angelo Fanello. 869:In Belgium, 20° 832:Bristol Blenheim 732:Ciampino Airport 616:Fiat A.74 R.C.38 534:Daimler Benz 605 458: 450: 403:Benito Mussolini 352:Caselle airfield 283:Continuation War 262: 254:Hawker Hurricane 250:Italian mainland 199:fighter aircraft 163:26 February 1937 64:Fighter aircraft 36: 21: 20: 4642: 4641: 4637: 4636: 4635: 4633: 4632: 4631: 4587: 4586: 4585: 4575: 4573: 4563: 4561: 4551: 4549: 4541: 4539: 4534: 4523: 4503: 4427: 4336: 4327: 4321: 4291: 4286: 4250: 4224: 4185: 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