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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Nazi Germany’s attack on France in spring 1940, these squadrons were in the middle of a restructuring aimed at removing outdated aircraft from the front line.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 25 June of the same year, the MB.210 was used for nighttime bombing missions before relocating to North Africa.

Following the German occupation of France, a number of MB.210 aircraft were operated briefly by the Luftwaffe for training. A small number were operated by Bulgaria and Romania, with Spain also receiving three aircraft.

Bristol Beaufighter Captured by Germany

Bristol Beaufighter in Luftwaffe markings 1943

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Bristol Beaufighter Captured by Germany

During 1943, a Bristol Beaufighter was captured by German Forces and evaluated by the Luftwaffe.

Bloch MB.480 Floatplane

Designed as a twin-engined torpedo-bomber/reconnaissance floatplane for the French Navy, the Bloch MB.480 first flew in June 1939. Although testing was successfully completed, the Navy had decided to use landplanes for its intended role. The navy placed an order for 68 of the much faster Lioré et Olivier LeO 451 although none of these were delivered before the armistice.

Of the two prototypes built, one was destroyed in a collission with a pier on Étang de Thau on 23 June 1940. The second was placed into storage in Jul9 1940 and later scrapped.