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Letov S-328 in Slovak Service

Slovak Letov S.328

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 as 50 new built examples.

On 23 March 1939, Hungary invaded Slovakia in the Slovak–Hungarian War (23-31 March 1939). During the conflict, Letov S.328s conducted reconnaissance and bombing attacks on Hungarian troops.

When Slovakia participated in the German invasions of Poland in 1939 and the USSR in 1941, the S.328s were again used for bombing and reconnaissance missions. They were later used on anti-partisan operation in Ukraine. Following the Slovak National Uprising in September to October 1944, up to 11 Letov s.328s were seized by insurgents.

Letov S-328 in German Service

Letov S-328 in Luftwaffe markings

Letov S-328 in German Service

Following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, the Luftwaffe incorporated captured Š-328s into their inventory. The Letov Š-328 only saw limited use by the Luftwaffe during World War II, primarily as a trainer. A small number were also used in the night attack role on the Eastern Front in the Winter of 1942–43.

Letov S-328 in Bulgarian Service

Letov S-328 in Bulgarian markings

Letov S-328 in Bulgarian Service

Bulgaria purchased 62 Letov S-328s from Germany in 1939. OF these, 30 were new built machines manufactured in Czechoslovakia after the German occupation. The others were sourced from stocks seized by Germany. Bulgaria used the S-328s for anti-submarine patrols of the Black Sea flying out of the Sarafovo and Balchik airfields.