The Avia Ba.422 aerobatic special was modified according to Novák's comments for the aerobatic competition held in Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris.It was built at the beginning of 1938 in two pieces 422.1 OK-AVB which was a backup and Novák's OK-AVC 422.2, powered by Avia Rk-17 engine with 350 hp.
2 decal variants:
1. Avia Ba.422.2 OK-AVC, Frantisek Novák, Meeting St. Germain-en-Laye, France 1938
The upper and lower wings have been modified to improve the view when flying on the back. The competition in France in April 1938 was a great battle for Lt. Novak and the German aerobat von Hagenburg. Novak scored the most points, but by a controversial decision of the French judge was penalized for exceeding the time limit. After that he still completed a successful tour of France. The 422.1 OK-AVB was demonstrated by pilot Oldrich Koshar in Yugoslavia in the summer of 1938.Model with etched and polyurethane parts.
Group
Model Construction
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Scale 1:72
Material
Plastic
Epoch
World War II
Time
1933 - 1945
Nationality/Location
Czechoslowakia
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
RS Models U Lomu 7 79501 Rymarov Tschechische Republik
