| Historic Archive Vault |
|
| Testimonials |
|

![]() |
|
|
||
|
||||
|
|
||
| History and Description: Macchi C.202 Folgore... | ||
|
Select your desired text size:
Professionally designed, this is a real blueprint - made directly from a vellum master - Measuring a generous 42"x 30". Macchi MC.202 Folgore "Thunderbolt". Undoubtedly the best wartime fighter to serve in large numbers with the Regia Aeronautica, initial deliveries of production aircraft were made in November 1941 to units operating in Libya. The Folgore also took part in action against Malta and Allied convoys in the Mediterranean and in September 1942, was deployed in some numbers on the Eastern Front.... “Did you Know”...? the traditional scale for kit models: 1:144 1:100 1:72 1:48 1:32 1:24 (1/144 1/100 1/72 1/48 1/32 1/24)
|
|||||||||
|
Continued from above... the Eastern
Front. They played a significant role in the defense of Sicily and southern
Italy against bombing attacks launched by the USAF, but were less effective as
attrition had reduced the total number available.
The Macchi C.202 Folgore was the best fighter fielded in significant numbers by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force or RA) during World War II. This airplane demonstrated that Italy could design and build fighter aircraft to world-class standards.
|
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
| Friday 30 July, 2010 | Cart Contents | Privacy Policy | Conditions of Use | Gift Voucher FAQ | Contact Us | All Blueprints |
| Copyright © 2010 aviationshoppe.com |