Ref: AM4804
Created: 11/09/2010
DE HAVILLAND DH.60M "Metal Moth"
Description: The original plywood box fuselage of Moth serie replaced with a construction of metal stringers covered with doped fabric. Although overall weight increased, maintenance became easier and metal fuselages became standard for all later versions. Four pre-production aircraft, 536 built by de Havilland at Stag Lane, 40 built by de Havilland Canada, 161 built by the Moth Corporation in the United States, 10 built by the Norwegian Army Aircraft Factory in Norway.
Description: The Arsenal VG 33 was a fast, modern fighter which arrived too late to see much service in the Armeé de l’Air during the Battle of France. While somewhat underarmed compared to the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the VG-33 matched it in speed and maneuverability and was somewhat faster than the Dewoitine D.520. The VG39 was a powerfull version of this French fighter.
Description: The Latécoère 298 (sometimes abridged to Laté 298) was a French seaplane that served during World War II. It was designed primarily as a torpedo bomber, but served also as a dive bomber against land and naval targets, and as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft. Of a sturdy and reliable construction and possessing good manoeuvrability, it was France’s most successful military seaplane, and served throughout the war in various guises.