Flamant 311 - 1:72 Scale Model

The first plane to bear the Dassault name, this twin-engine liaison and training plane is a 1950s classic that symbolises the resurgence of the French aviation industry. The MB 303 prototype, piloted by Georges Brian and Constantin Rozanoff accompanied by mechanic Jean Dillaire, made its maiden flight on 10 February 1947 at Mérignac. A total of 318 Flamants were built, in three versions:
• MD 311: for bomber training (glass nose) (40 aircraft);
• MD 312: for training and liaison (142 aircraft);
• MD 315: for French overseas territories and medical evacuations (136 aircraft).
The Flamant entered service in 1949 and was used by the French Air Force for training until 1984. The Flamant saw service with four foreign nations under French military aid programs, namely Cambodia, Cameroon, Madagascar and Tunisia. Around ten MD 311/312/315s are still flying in French aviation enthusiasts’ clubs (Amicale Alençonnaise des Avions Anciens, Amicale des Avions Anciens d’Albert, Association MD-312 de Montbéliard, and Association des Ailes Anciennes de Corbas).
This model is based on MD 311 no. 260, built in 1952. This aircraft, which is still in flightworthy condition, is exhibited by the Amicale des Avions Anciens d’Albert, based at Albert-Picardie airport in the Somme. For more detailed information about the Flamant, visit the official Dassault Aviation website at https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/passion/aircraft/military-dassault-aircraft/md-311-312-315-flamant/