Brand new 1/72 scale diecast airplane model of Fiat G55 Centauro Fighter Aircraft "1 Gruppo 3 Squadriglia MM.91147 Italy" (1944) Italian Air Force "Oxford Aviation" Series die cast model by Oxford Diecast.
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately Length-5.25 Wingspan-6.75.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The Fiat G55 Centauro was a single engine single seat Italian fighter plane which took part in the Italian Campaign between 1943 and 1945. It was designed by Italian Guiseppe Gabrielli and manufactured by Fiat Aviazione but coming so late into the conflict only about 275 were made before the end of the war. However it was robust fast and powerful and proved itself as an excellent interceptor plane at high altitudes where it was quite a match for Allied aircraft. It was flown primarily by the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Republicana (ANR). The first unit in the ANR to be equipped with the G55 was the Montefusco Squadra in November 1943 operating until March 1944 in Piedmonte. The Bonet connection was a commemorative act by the Squadra in memory of their Commander Captain Giovanni who was shot down and killed during a furious battle with Allied aircraft notably the USAAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in the spring of 1944.The 1:72 Oxford replica of the G55 is from this time decorated in the dark green and earth br
Detailed exterior.
True-to-scale detail.
Comes with a display stand.
This model does not have any openings.
Manufacturers original unopened packaging.
Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
Dimensions approximately Length-5.25 Wingspan-6.75.
Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.
It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.
Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane.
HISTORY ASPECTS:The Fiat G55 Centauro was a single engine single seat Italian fighter plane which took part in the Italian Campaign between 1943 and 1945. It was designed by Italian Guiseppe Gabrielli and manufactured by Fiat Aviazione but coming so late into the conflict only about 275 were made before the end of the war. However it was robust fast and powerful and proved itself as an excellent interceptor plane at high altitudes where it was quite a match for Allied aircraft. It was flown primarily by the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Republicana (ANR). The first unit in the ANR to be equipped with the G55 was the Montefusco Squadra in November 1943 operating until March 1944 in Piedmonte. The Bonet connection was a commemorative act by the Squadra in memory of their Commander Captain Giovanni who was shot down and killed during a furious battle with Allied aircraft notably the USAAF Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress in the spring of 1944.The 1:72 Oxford replica of the G55 is from this time decorated in the dark green and earth br
Price history
Dec 14, 2023
€22.38