May 1940,the sacrifice of the assault aviation

[Jan Kytop]

May, 1940.
The french Breguets of assault aviation attempt, at great cost, to stop the advancing German columns.
A plastic model diorama in 1/72 scale.

[musicman]

REALLY NICE JOB ON THIS DIORAMA JAN,
And your overhead photographs are wonderful.
They remind me of some of the original naval sortie photographs
my father brought home from his time fighting the Japanese
during WWII.
Also your use of colored cotton for impacts from fired rounds
is very smart.
All in all a pleasure to look at your models, and your
inventive use of materials in creating your diorama.
Best Regards,
Gary

[elliott]

That's an impressive diorama Jan. What scale is it? and how large is it?

[Don Boose]

Well done on this superb major diorama, Jan.

Don

[Jan Kytop]

Originally Posted by elliott

That's an impressive diorama Jan. What scale is it? and how large is it?

1/72 scale, about 1 meter long.

[mbauer]

Outstanding! Like the rotating props!

Incredible details! Awesome!

Mike

[Jan Kytop]

Thank you for your comments.

[Wad Cutter]

Incredible craftsmanship. Your work always amazes me. I never tire to looking at your work. Thank you for this detailed look in what once was and I pray never to happen again. Thank you Jan. wc

[sparrowhawk]

Superbly done! French author, poet and philosopher has written his spledid book "Flight to Arras" about those desperate, senseless missions. Highly recommended.

Martin

[Raja Ahsani]

Originally Posted by sparrowhawk

Superbly done! French author, poet and philosopher has written his spledid book "Flight to Arras" about those desperate, senseless missions. Highly recommended.

Martin

... And pioneering airmail pilot and adventurer too, he flew latecoere 25 through andes mountains for aeroposta argentina before war and flew recce P-38 during WW2, which provide inspiration for flight to arras

He also acquainted with other french aviators such as Jean Mermoz and Andre Prevot