After the Italian armistice on 8 September 1943 the Luftwaffe ordered 200 CR-42LW’s, 112 were accepted into service. Other CR-42’s from Italy and Belgium were also used by the Luftwaffe for fighter training in France, Belgium, Italy, Austria and the Balkans.
To operate the aircraft servicing information and documentation must have been produced in the German language and we have proof in the form of overhaul information detailing fits and clearances for the Fiat A-74 engine.
For both a/c and engine we have information in English, Italian and Swedish but there are gaps which the Luftwaffe archives might fill. Can the Luftwaffe specialists help?
By: Beaufighter VI - 23rd November 2019 at 14:38
It would appear that detailed documentation in the German language for the Fiat A-74 RC 38 engine was published as early as 31 May 1941.
Was the overhaul of the engines sub contracted to Germany?
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November 21, 2019 at 5:10 pm