FIAT G.50bis "Freccia" GUNNERY PRACTICE

The Fiat G.50 "Freccia" (Arrow) was first
delivered to the Regia Aeronautica in
1938.  Physically, it resembled the FW190
to a degree; however, its performance did
not.  It was totally outclassed by most
of the fighters it encountered.  Fiat-
CMASA built 245 of the original G.50
before they started on the improved
G.50bis, which had a cleaner fuselage,
modified canopy, more armor plating, and
increased range.  It was powered by a 870
hp Fiat A74 RC 38 radial engine (14
cylinder).  The prototype of the G.50bis
flew on 9 September 1940, and over 400
were built.  It served as an interceptor,
ground attack, and as a bomber escort and
shipping escort.  The G.50 was armed with
two 12.7mm Breda-SAFAT machineguns in the
upper cowling, and could be armed with
660 pounds of bombs (300 kg).
SPECS:  Top speed 302 mph at 19,685 feet,
ceiling 35,270 feet, range 294 miles.

            YOUR MISSION

Your G.50bis is approaching a formation
of four B-17s from the rear.  Perfect
your gunnery techniques on the bomers.
Once you are past the bombers, break in
a different direction and continue to
evade their defensive gunfire until
you're out of range.  Then, line up for
another pass.

Your Fiat G.50bis cannot be damaged and
has unlimited ammunition.

Your mission will not end automatically.
You must choose to quit.  Please see
your reference guide for instruction
on how to quit, as well as information
on other controls.
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