Tag: aeroplane
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Letov S-328
Letov S-328 Initially developed for a Finnish requirement for a two seat biplane reconnaissance, the Letov S-28 first flew in 1929. Although not taken up by the Finish Air Force, Czechoslovakia bought 12 production Letov S-128s. These were followed by 4 S-228s for Estonia which were delivered in 1932. Production then shifted to the main… Read more
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Letov S-528
Letov S-528 Planned as a replacement for the successful Letov S-328, the S-528 was a reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft. The structure of the S-328 was strengthened and the powerplant was upgraded to a 800 hp (597 kW) Gnome-Rhône Mistral Major. Due to the German annexation of Czechoslovakia, only six were built. Read more
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Letov S-328 in Slovak Service
Letov S-328 in Slovak Service In March 1939, Germany occupied the Czech part of Czechoslovakia and Slovakia declared its independence. Consequently, Slovakia inherited a number of Letov S.328 reconnaissance and light bomber biplanes that had been based in its territory. Additional aircraft were obtained from German stocks acquired during its annexation of Czechoslovakia, as well… Read more