Dewoitine D.520 in use as a trainer by the Luftwaffe

Dewoitine D.520 in German Service

Dewoitine D.520 in German Service

When Germany invaded Vichy France in November 1942 they captured 246 Dewoitine D.520s. In addition, a batch of 62 was completed under German occupation. Of these fighters, 96 were sent to Bulgaria and 60 to Italy. The remaining fighters were used as advanced trainers by the Luftwaffe.