5 Series Italian Fighters -- No Respect

CharlesBronson · Mar 20, 2005

The last Biplane figther:

Fiat CR-42.

Reflector sight, interesting device for a biplane.

Both scaned form private book.

DAVIDICUS · Mar 21, 2005

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

the lancaster kicks ass · Mar 22, 2005

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

DAVIDICUS · Mar 22, 2005

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 · Mar 22, 2005

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

DAVIDICUS · Mar 22, 2005

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

Fairey Swordfish

CR.42 Falco

cheddar cheese · Mar 22, 2005

Swordfish isnt ugly but its far from pretty.

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

DAVIDICUS · Mar 22, 2005

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 · Mar 22, 2005

Ah to hell with it, its ugly

mosquitoman · Mar 22, 2005

I still prefer the Stringbag for looks

DAVIDICUS · Mar 22, 2005

Ah, yes, the "Stringbag."

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

mosquitoman · Mar 22, 2005

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

cheddar cheese · Mar 23, 2005

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 · Mar 23, 2005

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

the lancaster kicks ass · Mar 23, 2005

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

Jank · Mar 29, 2005

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

GermansRGeniuses · Mar 29, 2005

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

the lancaster kicks ass · Mar 29, 2005

cheddar cheese · Apr 5, 2005

Jank said:
Those Italians sure build nice looking planes. Good performers too.

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

CharlesBronson · Apr 8, 2005

Another biplane fighter.

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

www.warbirds.jp

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