Latcore 631

The Latécoère 631 was a civil transatlantic flying boat built by Latécoère, the largest ever built up to its time. The type was not a success, being unreliable and uneconomic to operate. Five of the eleven aircraft built were written off in accidents and one was lost during World War II. For more on this aircraft and many others, pay us a visit on (you may comment over there, so please do!) Le Latécoère 631 est un hydravion transatlantique civil. Fleuron de l'industrie Latécoère, il était le plus grand hydravion jamais construit à son époque. Le prototype fut saisi par les Allemands pendant l'occupation, et bombardé par les alliés. Les derniers Latécoère 631 furent retirés du service en 1955 après la perte des appareils no 7 (compagnie Latécoère, perdu en mer), 6 (compagnie Air France, perdu dans l'Atlantique), 3 (SEMAF, au large du Cap Fer