5 Series Italian Fighters -- No Respect

[CharlesBronson]

The last Biplane figther:

Fiat CR-42.

Reflector sight, interesting device for a biplane.

Both scaned form private book.

 

[DAVIDICUS]

That CR 42 with the DB 601 has got to be the sexiest biplane of all time.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

hey the swordfish's pretty damned hot........

 

[DAVIDICUS]

Surely you jest, and yes, I'm calling you Shirley.

Comparing the Falco to the Swordfish is like comparing a voluptuous supermodel to an English grandmother with bad teeth and a four pound goiter on her neck.

Just look at that profile.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

not true but still funny.........

 

[DAVIDICUS]

Aesthetic Comparison. (Those prone to nausea should just scroll down to the set of Falco pictures.)

Fairey Swordfish

CR.42 Falco

 

[cheddar cheese]

Swordfish isnt ugly but its far from pretty.

I prefer CR.42 with the radial, the DB601 doesnt do it any justice.

 

[DAVIDICUS]

I think all that cheddar has gone to your head. Not ugly but far from pretty? We lawyers refer to that as "a distinction without a difference."

 

[cheddar cheese]

Ah to hell with it, its ugly

 

[mosquitoman]

I still prefer the Stringbag for looks

 

[DAVIDICUS]

Ah, yes, the "Stringbag."

The nickname truly captures the essence of the beauty exhibited by the Swordfish.

 

[mosquitoman]

It is beautiful, it's character gives it it's beauty- just like the Walrus looks good

 

[cheddar cheese]

No, the Walrus does NOT look good!

What made the Swordfish worse was when when they enclosed the cockpit, and called it the "Albacore"

 

[DAVIDICUS]

That's because when they enclosed the cockpit, they realized that that swordfish smell was actually tuna.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

ok i'll admit the albacore's ugly but there's no way the swordfish's ugly.........

 

[Jank]

Those Italians sure build nice looking planes. Good performers too.

 

[GermansRGeniuses]

Oh, I don't know - I prefer the chromed seaplane myself... 8)

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

 

[cheddar cheese]

Those Italians sure build nice looking planes. Good performers too.

Now, heres a guy who knows what hes talking about 8)

 

[CharlesBronson]

Another biplane fighter.

Fiat CR.556, Engine Hispano-Suiza 12Xbr of 600 hp , armament 3 x 7,7mm plus 2 x 30kg bombs.

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