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Bloch MB.200 in Czech Service

Czechoslovakia chose the MB.200 as part of a modernisation program for its air force of the mid-1930s, placing an initial order for 74 aircraft. After some delays, both Aero and Avia began license-production in 1937, with a total of about 124 built. Czechoslovakian MB.200s were basically similar to their French counterparts, with differences in defensive armament and other equipment.

After the German annexation of Czechoslovakia, the MB.200s were taken over by the Luftwaffe, with some passed on to Bulgaria.

Bloch MB.200 in Czech Service — Czech Aero MB-200

Bloch MB.200 in German Service

Bloch MB.200 S13+D82 used by the Luftwaffe

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Bloch MB.200 in German Service

The German conquest of Czechoslovakia meant that Czech Aero (Bloch) MB.200s were taken over by the Luftwaffe, including aircraft that were still coming off the production line. As well as serving in the German Luftwaffe, some bombers were distributed to Bulgaria.

Bloch MB.210 in Romanian Service

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Bloch MB.210 in Romanian Service

Romania ordered 24 Bloch 210s in 1938, eventually receiving between 10 and 20 from this order for the Royal Romanian Air Force (ARR). In June 1941, when Romania entered WW2, the MB.210s although obsolete still equipped the 82nd Bomber Squadron. They performed relatively well during the Bassarabian campaign, but in early 1942 were withdrawn from frontline service and relegated to transport duties.