CANT Z-506B "Airone" - the Italian/ Polish seaplane

Z. 506 "Airone" (Italian: airone - winch) - Italian seaplane - maritime scout, bomber and torpedo aircraft, was a monoplane of wooden construction with three engines. Constructed by “CRDA” constructors, led by Filipo Capato. The plane took off for the first time on August 19, 1935 and was adopted by the Regia Aeronautica in June 1938. Z. 506B - military modification (B - bombardment), 314 units were produced. The Z-506 fought on all the fronts of the Mediterranean region. In addition to reconnaissance and maritime rescue missions, these planes also performed the tasks of submarine hunting, coastal patrolling and escorting convoys.

Large and complex model with detailed interior reproduction, perfectly reproduced engine maquettes, separated control plates. Model for intermediate and advanced modelers only. Printed in silver ink, several pages are double side printed. The model represents the first and only one of the 6 seaplanes, ordered by Polish Air Forces, one to be flown to Poland on August 27, 1939. It was destroyed in a Luftwaffe raid in the early morning of September 1, 1939.