Originally 80 CR-714s were intended for Finland to fight in the Winter War but events in France resulted in only six aircraft being delivered. These were assembled, tested and given registrations CA-551 to CA-556 but were found to be too unreliable and dangerous to use in Finnish conditions and so weren't committed to combat. This example was used instead as a ground instructional airframe. Polish piilots valiantly flew the outclassed CR-714 with great distinction in the Battle of France and, presumably, the reason this example is now undergoing restoration as part of this amazing museum.