Italeri 1/72 BR.20/M Cicogna Italian Medium Bomber (143)

Explore Italian bomber aviation with the Italeri 1/72 Fiat BR.20/M 'Cicogna'. Designed by Celestino Rosatelli, the twin-engined BR.20 first flew in February 1936 and combined a low-wing layout with a metal structure and mixed metal-and-fabric covering. Its angular lines and twin-tail arrangement make it a distinctive alternative to more familiar British and German bomber subjects.

The improved BR.20M entered production in early 1940, introducing a revised, longer glazed nose and an updated dorsal gun turret. The Cicogna family served in several theatres, including operations over the English Channel, the Mediterranean and North Africa, giving the aircraft an important place in a collection of Second World War Italian aviation.

Italeri kit 143 represents this Italian medium bomber in 1/72 scale and includes injection-moulded parts and waterslide decals. The multi-pane glazing and characteristic airframe offer an engaging painting and finishing project, with plenty of scope to explore the appearance of Italian wartime aircraft. Display the completed model on its own or alongside contemporary fighters to put the bomber's role into context. Supplied as an unassembled static model kit requiring assembly and painting.