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Fiat CR-42 Falco
A Captured Italian Air Force Fiat Cr-42 Falco in RAF Livery Flying Enroute As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes, Rn (Born 21 January 1919) Former Royal-Navy Officer. This Aircraft is Now Preserved in the RAF Museum in London As Mm5701 13-95 Date: 1941
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1. Title: "A Captured Italian Glory: Fiat CR-42 Falco in RAF Livery, Flown by Legendary Test-Pilot Eric Melrose Brown" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph as a former Italian Air Force Fiat CR-42 Falco biplane, now adorned in the distinctive livery of the Royal Air Force (RAF), soars through the skies above the United Kingdom. The date is 1941, and this historic aircraft, registered as MM5701 and bearing the markings 13-95, is on its way to its new home at the RAF Museum in London. 3. Background: The Fiat CR-42 Falco, a versatile and formidable Italian fighter aircraft of World War II, was captured by the Allies following the fall of Malta in 1941. The RAF, ever resourceful, saw the potential in this Italian design and put it into service under the designation "Bt474." The aircraft was then assigned to the famous test-pilot, Captain Eric Melrose Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN, for evaluation. Brown, a former Royal Navy officer, was a decorated war hero and an accomplished test pilot who had already made a name for himself by flying the first jet aircraft in the RAF. 4. Legacy: The CR-42 Falco, now known as MM5701, became a valuable addition to the RAF's inventory, providing valuable insights into the capabilities of the Italian aircraft design. After its service life, this historic aircraft was preserved and is now on display at the RAF Museum in London, a testament to the ingenuity and adaptability of both the RAF and its personnel during the tumultuous times of World War II. 5. Conclusion: This photograph, taken during a pivotal moment in history, encapsulates the spirit of innovation, resilience, and determination that characterized the RAF during the Second World War. The captured Fiat CR-42 Falco, now proudly wearing the RAF's insignia, stands as a symbol of the Allied forces' ability to adapt and overcome adversity, making it an essential piece of aviation history.
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