Morane-Saulnier MS. 406 Aces

Name: Morane-Saulnier MS. 406 Aces
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ISBN: 9781782003410

ISBN-10: 178200341X

ISBN-13: 9781782003410

Edition: 2014

Authors: Kari Stenman, Christian-Jacques Ehrengardt, Chris Davey

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French World War II fighter design was cut short by the fall of France, but the MS.406 also saw service in Vichy French colonies and Finland.The MS.406 was an important aircraft not only because it was built in larger numbers than any other French fighter of the period, but also because it was the first modern fighter in the Arme de l'Air inventory. Although comparable to the British Hurricane and early models of the German Bf 109, it was outclassed when flown against the more powerful, and faster, Bf 109E. With little or no protection (no armour or self-sealing tanks), the MS.406 sustained heavy losses during the Battle of France. Too lightly armed, and fitted with unreliable weaponry, the…

Book details

List price: $33.00
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 5/20/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
Size: 7.19" wide x 9.37" long x 0.34" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English