 The German government issued its approval of the sale in March of the same year, but withdrew its approval during the following month.In light of this, the Italian and British governments then decided to complete the contract through the Italian Caproni’s Portuguese subsidiary as to side-step Germany's objection; however, the British order was cancelled as a consequence of on 10 June 1940.Only five "Serie" Is served in the Regia Aeronautica, including the prototype.