Aircraft hub · 1938

Fiat CR.42 Falco

Italy sent biplanes to the Battle of Britain; Hendon’s force-landed on a Suffolk beach, which rather proved the point. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1938
First flight
1,782
Built
274 mph
Top speed
Second World War
Era

Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

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Where to see the Fiat CR.42 Falco in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Fiat CR.42 Falco airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: London & Around.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
Royal Air Force Museum London London London & Around Fiat CR.42 Falco MM5701
Type notes

The Fiat CR.42 Falco in brief

TypeFiat CR.42 Falco
First flight1938
EraSecond World War
Number built1,782
Top speed274 mph
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.

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