Early in WWII, several small European air forces attempted to stop the mighty Luftwaffe. The outcome is well known but individual stories and achievements are very obscure. This video will hopefully bring some attention to the efforts of brave Belgian pilots flying the Fiat CR.42 biplane in 1940.

Sources:

Gianni Cattaneo Aircraft Profile No. 16: The Fiat CR.42
https://amzn.to/3O2vSUx
Apostolo Giorgio Fiat CR 42
https://amzn.to/3B9Xe3k
Håkans aviation page
http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/

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