About Aircraft

The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft that entered service in early 1940, shortly after the beginning of World War II. Unlike the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, which was at that time the most numerous fighter in the French Air Force, the Dewoitine D.520 came close to being a match for the latest German types, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109. It was slower than the Bf 109E but superior in manoeuvrability.

Because of a delayed production cycle, only a small number were available for combat against the Luftwaffe.

Pilot & Markings

n°277 of Groupe de Chasse III/6 flown by Adjudant-chef Pierre Le Gloan, who shot down 5 enemy aircraft on 15 May 1940. Armèe De L'air

Kit & Construction

1/48 Tamiya Kit • Out of the box build

Eduard seat belts and cockpit details. Painted by airbrush. Weathered by oil colours and mixed techniques.