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Tranchant formation

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DH 100 MK 6 Vampire, F-AZOO

© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre Touzeau The De Havilland Vampire, also known as the DH 100, was the second military jet aircraft built by the United Kingdom. Entering service just after the Second World War, it was unique in that it had a twin-boom rear fuselage made of wood. More than 4,500 aircraft were built, some under licence, and used by around 25 different countries until the 1980s.

Safran Museum Exhibition

For more than 30 years, the Safran Aerospace Museum has housed a unique collection of engines and equipment that have marked the history of the Group and aviation.The Safran Aerospace Museum was founded with the aim of restoring, preserving and making available to the public the equipment that has marked the history of the Group. Restored by volunteers, this exceptional heritage reveals to the public the fabulous adventure of the conquest of the skies and space. CFM 56- 3 Boeing 737 Drone SDTI SPERWER Motos GNOME 1 Rhone & Rhône Voiture Messier 1927 M53 (Mirage 2000) Drone SPERWER Fusée Ariane…

Mirage 2000 – Discovering a legendary aircraft

In the space of 2 minutes, visitors will be able to sit in the cockpit of a fighter plane, take unforgettable photos and feel like a real fighter pilot for a moment. The art of combat piloting and the world of military aviation will also be presented. Open to all ages and free of charge.

Cessna 195, F-AYTX

Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX The Cessna 195 is a classic single-engine aircraft, first introduced in 1947 as a luxury personal and business jet. Its distinctive round engine cowling houses a powerful Jacobs radial engine, typically rated at 275 hp. The aircraft's high wing and fixed tailwheel landing gear give it a vintage look, while its all-metal construction ensures durability. The spacious cabin, which seats up to five passengers, is renowned for its comfort,…

Classic formation

A400M – Tactical Display

IMG_5742.jpeg A400M tactical display © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Gilles Marty / Spotair © je Dominique Meunier / Spotair Technical specifications Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space Engines: 4 Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines Thrust: 11,000 hp Maximum speed: 780 km/h Range: 8,700 km (unloaded), variable according to mission Operating ceiling: 11,300 m Maximum payload: 37 tonnes Length: 45.1 m Wingspan: 42.4 m Power and precision on an XXL scale The Airbus A400M Atlas, Europe's flagship military transport, impresses with its size and agility in flight. Designed to meet the modern needs of armed forces, it combines strategic and…

Douglas DC-3, F-AZOX

The DC-3, pioneer of air transport The Douglas DC-3, known by its military designation C-47 Skytrain, is one of the most emblematic aircraft of the 20th century. First flown in December 1935, this twin-engine aircraft revolutionised air transport through its reliability, robustness and comfort. Transformed for the needs of the war, the C-47 became a key player in the Second World War: a hero of the Normandy Landings, it dropped the American paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd Airborne on the night of 5 to 6 June 1944. It was also involved on all fronts, from the Pacific to Russia,…

F4U-5 CORSAIR, D-FCOR

A Pacific legend with an inimitable silhouette With its stocky silhouette, huge three-bladed propeller and characteristic W-shaped wings, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair is one of the most emblematic embarked fighters of the Second World War and the Korean conflict. The example you can admire here, registered D-FCOR, has a remarkable history behind it, combining military involvement, passionate restoration and a long career at airshows, first in France and then in Germany. A documented operational career This Corsair, serial number 124541, flew in the 1950s with the VMF-513 ‘Flying Nightmares’ squadron over Korea. This US Navy unit is one of…

Jet Pitts

The only jet-powered biplane At the controls of the Jet Pitts G-JPIT, Rich Goodwin is electrifying European air shows with an absolutely unique aircraft. A former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot and Boeing 767 captain, Rich specialises in extreme aerobatics. His Jet Pitts is the culmination of a crazy project started in 2014: to design the very first twin-engine Pitts Special with mixed propulsion, combining a piston engine and two jet turbines. An extraordinary machine The G-JPIT has been completely rebuilt around a new oversized wing, designed by Eddie Saurenman, a specialist in experimental aerobatic aircraft. These wings offer exceptional…