Thanks Tom.
I did a little google-research after your ID of the Bloch. Here's an extract from:
http://www.warbirdsforum.com/topic/2...h-mb134135140/
"....The prototype of this machine got somewhat weaker type 14N-48/49 engines of 836 kW (1140 hp), yet it appeared to be that the Bloch 134, equipped with the same engines as well as its slightly older competitors (Liore´-et-Olivier LeO- 45 and Amiot 351/354), was the fastest since reached about 520 km/h. It was the superiority of a much lighter construction than the LeO-45's and a lower drag than the Amiot 351/354's. And again, it would much cheaper to produce than the first of these rivals. However, the LeO-451 had already been produced. ..."
Seems it had potential, but in 1940 would have disrupted the production lines and the re-equipment plans of the Adl'A. Possibly further development into 1941-2 would have seen a service version, but a German Cook's Tour in May-June 1940 put an end to all that.
Regards,
...geoff