Tag: WWII
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Bloch MB.210 in German Service
Bloch MB.210 in German Service In September 1939, the Bloch MB.210 equipped 12 bomber units of the Armée de l’Air. At the time of Nazi Germany’s attack on France in spring 1940, these squadrons were in the middle of a restructuring aimed at removing outdated aircraft from the front line. Up to the armistice on… Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter Captured by Germany
Bristol Beaufighter Captured by Germany During 1943, a Bristol Beaufighter was captured by German Forces and evaluated by the Luftwaffe. Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 in German Service
Junkers Ju 86 in German Service Designed as both a bomber for the Luftwaffe and transport for Luft Hansa, the Junkers Ju 86 first flew on 4 November 1934. Four Ju 86D bombers were sent to Spain during the Civil War, where it was found that the diesel engines could not withstand rough treatment during… Read more