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Bloch MB.210 in German Service

German Operated Bloch MB.210

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Nazi Germany’s attack on France in spring 1940, these squadrons were in the middle of a restructuring aimed at removing outdated aircraft from the front line.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.

Bloch MB.135 French Bomber Prototype

Bloch MB.135

Bloch MB.135 French Bomber Prototype

The Bloch MB.135 made its maiden flight on 12 January 1939. A development of the Bloch MB.131, it was designed as a medium bomber for the French Air Force. Heavily redesigned, it bore little resemblance to the MB.131 it was derived from. It was developed in parallel with the twin-engined MB.134 bomber version.

Despite promising performance, it was not entered into production, as it did not represent a sufficient improvement of existing bombers (the LeO 45 and Amiot 350).

Bloch MB.134 French Bomber Prototype

Bloch MB.134

Bloch MB.134 French Bomber Prototype

The Bloch MB.134 made its maiden flight on 22 July 1939. A development of the Bloch MB.131, it was designed as a medium bomber for the French Air Force. Heavily redesigned, it bore little resemblance to the MB.131 it was derived from. It was developed in parallel with the four engined MB.135 bomber version.

A landing accident on 21 April 1940 resulted in seriously damage when a landing gear strut collapsed following the in-flight failure of a hydraulic fluid reservoir. With the fall of France it was not repaired and no further development took place.