L.521 Flying Boat

The L.521 designation appears to identify the Latécoère 521, a very large French flying boat of the 1930s. Its civil long-range design supported ambitious transatlantic aviation, and the famous Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris became associated with the type. It was distinct from Loire flying boats merely because the designation begins with L. Large interwar flying boats joined civil prestige and long-distance communications with possible military utility. Their scale also demanded suitable bases, handling equipment, skilled crews, and substantial maintenance support. The six-engine flying boat was named Lieutenant de Vaisseau Paris. Its civil long-distance flights formed part of French efforts to develop transatlantic air routes before the Second World War.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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