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 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

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
Computed from the survey

Collection context

Types you’ll see alongside

Aérospatiale Gazelle & Alouette, Airco DH.9 / DH.9A, Airspeed Oxford, Albatros D.Va, Avro 504.

Rarity on charge

One of only 1 in UK public collections.

Where the type is thickest

London & Around has 1 collection recording the type.

Type notes

The Fiat CR.42 Falco in brief

TypeFiat CR.42 Falco
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.

Aircraft questions

Frequently asked

How many Fiat CR.42 Falco airframes are left in the UK?

The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Fiat CR.42 Falco airframe in UK collections.

Which museum has the most Fiat CR.42 Falco airframes?

Royal Air Force Museum London has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.

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