The prototype Nord 1200 Norecrin first flew in 1945 powered by a 100hp(75kW) Mathis and was built in response to a competition sponsored by the French ministry of transport for a new four seat tourer. The first production model was the N.1201 Norecrin 1 which was a three seater powered by a 140hp(104kW) Renault. The Norecrin 11 was followed by the N.1203 Norecrin 1V which was powered by a 170hp(127kW) Regnier. A military version was the two seat N.1203 Norecrin V which was armed with machine guns. The N.1203 Norecrin V1 first flown in 1955 was powered by a 145hp(108kW) Regnier. A small number of Norecrins remain in airworthy condition.

OE-DAR                   c/n 318                    France

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1948

Engine: 135hp(101kW) Regnier 4L00                                                                                               Length: 23’8"(7.21m)                                                                                              Height: 9’6"(2.9m)Wingspan: 33’6"(10.21m)                                                                                               No.built: 378 Range: 559miles(900km)                                                               Cruising speed: 137mph(220kmh) Empty weight: 1437lb(652kg)                                                Maximum take-off weight: 2315lb(1050kg)

A Norecrin 1V is illustrated below.