Bloch MB.152C1 Early Version

The Bloch MB 152C.1 was one of the four main combat aircraft used by the Armée de L'Air (French Air Force) in the defense of France in 1940.
Along with the Morane Saulnier MS 406, the Dewoitine D.520 and the American Curtiss H 75, they attempted, albeit in vain, to stop the invading German Luftwaffe.
As the development of this machine was not easy and production was rather slow, production machines did not reach the operational units in large numbers before the war broke out on September 1, 1939. In fact, only one unit, the Groupe de Chasse GC I/I, had them.
Later, during the Battle of France, the Bloch MB 152s were already in service with the following units: GC II/I, GC II/6, GC II/9, GC II/8, GC II/10, GC III/10, GC I/8, GC III/9 and also with the Polish GC I/145, although this unit was still in training. The MB 152s were also used by many regional defense units known as Patrouilles Aériennes de Défense, and naval fighter units also had these machines. Originally the MB 152C.1s were built with an air intake of 90 cm diameter.
Later machines were slightly improved and had an air intake of only 60 cm diameter. However, both variants flew together in the units.

Plastic model kit

• with photo-etched parts
• with clean parts

Scale 1:32

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included