Tag: Morane-Saulnier M.S.406
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In German Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In German Service Following the collapse of France in June 1940, large numbers of French aircraft fell into German hands, among them several hundred Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 fighters. Though obsolete by 1940 standards, the M.S.406 represented a substantial asset to the Luftwaffe and the German occupation authorities, both as a source of spare parts Read more
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Turkish Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Turkish Service In the late 1930s, the Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri) was undergoing a rapid process of modernization. Determined to replace its mixed fleet of older biplanes and early monoplanes, Turkey sought modern fighters from several European powers, including Britain, Germany, and France. Among the types acquired during this period Read more
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In British Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In British Service In late June 1940, Britain sought French assistance to strengthen its defences in Egypt. On 23 June, Groupe de Chasse I/7 dispatched three Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 fighters to El Amira via Ismailia. Two days later, France signed an armistice with Germany, and the pilots were ordered to return to Lebanon. Instead, Read more