Obscure Success

In the 1930s, as the political tension in the world was going up, France made the decision to modernize its aircraft fleet. The Republic owned vast territories abroad, including numerous islands, and required capable seaplanes. Meanwhile, its aircraft fleet at the time consisted of outdated models that couldn’t meet modern requirements. In 1934, the Latécoère company used its previous experience to create a new torpedo bomber, and in only two years, the first prototype Laté 298 performed its maiden flight.