The Nord 701 Martinet was a German designed light transport and training aircraft built in France during World War 2. After the war they continued to be built in France where they remained in service until 1963.

After the German occupation of France in 1941 the French manufacturer Nord was ordered to construct Siebel Si204 light transport aircraft for use by the Luftwaffe.  After liberation the French government decided to continue production and eventually 350 were produced.

There were two versions, the 701 with the glazed nose that was used as a radio trainer and the 702 with the conventional nose that could carry eight passengers.

In France this aircraft was used by the air force and navy, and by Air France for a short period. They were also used in Poland and Sweden for aerial photography, The final one was retired from service in 1963.

This model represents the first produced NC701 in 1946..

R V Aircraft 1/72 kit completed by Leigh Edmonds in November 2025.