Special Hobby 1/48 Latecoere 298 Float Plane # 48001

SKU

VT48001

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Type:

1/48 Aircraft

EAN

8594071089702

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The Latecoere 298 was a French torpedo bomber and anti-submarine floatplane. It also was one of the most efficient French aeroplanes, built in 1939 and introduced to service a year later.

Late 298 aircraft fought in the 1940 Battle of France, served with the Vichy regime, captured aiframes were even put to use with the German Luftwaffe and one of them was later captured back and used by the RAF.

Following the Anglo-American landing operation, the French Lates again saw service against the common enemy.

And finaly, the last of the type flew well until the 1950s as trainers.

This kit set was originally released in our Azur edition, now we bring it back in a new range called the Vintage Treasure.

Such labelled kits are meant for those more experienced of modellers.

The kit consists of injected styrene parts, resin parts, vacuum-formed canopy and a decal sheet catering for one 1940 French airframe and a 1944 Luftwaffe captured machine

Special Hobby 1/48 Latecoere 298 Float Plane # 48001

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More Information
SKU	VT48001
Manufacturer	Special Hobby
Scale	1/48
EAN	8594071089702
Short Description	The Latecoere 298 Float Plane was a French reconnaissance aircraft used primarily during the 1930s and early 1940s. Designed by Pierre-Georges Latécoère, this sturdy and versatile aircraft featured a sleek, streamlined design with pontoons attached beneath the wings for water landings. Powered by a radial engine, it boasted respectable speed and range for its time. Equipped with observation and reconnaissance capabilities, the Latecoere 298 played a crucial role in maritime patrols and coastal surveillance, particularly during the interwar period and World War II. Its ability to operate from water made it well-suited for missions over oceans and coastal regions. Though overshadowed by other aircraft of its era, the Latecoere 298 nonetheless contributed significantly to the development of maritime aviation.