AIRA01046V - Airfix - 1/72 Fiat G.50 (Discontinued)

Marking the transition between biplane and monoplane technology, the Fiat G.50 is an important aircraft in Italian Air Force history and was their first low wing, all metal single seat fighter. It was also the first Italian fighter to feature a retractable undercarriage and an enclosed cockpit, although this feature was later altered, as it was not popular with pilots. Early versions of the G.50 fighter were hampered by a lack of range and when around 50 aircraft were sent to take part in the latter stages of the Battle of Britain, they found themselves outclassed by the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Royal Air Force.