AIR LEGEND 2025 – AIR LEGEND

Tour of the A400M

Immerse yourself in aeronautical excellence with an exclusive tour of the Airbus A400M, which will be showcased at the 2025 edition of Air Legend. A true monument to military air transport, the A400M fascinates with its impressive dimensions — 45.1 metres long with a wingspan of 42.4 metres — and its extraordinary performance, capable of carrying up to 37 tonnes over 8,700 kilometres at a top speed of 780 kilometres per hour.Thanks to its four Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines, the A400M is capable of landing on short or rough runways, combining the advantages of a strategic long-haul aircraft with those…

Fouga CM170, F-GPCJ

An iconic silhouette in the French sky The CM-170 Fouga Magister is one of the most iconic jet trainers of the 20th century. Designed in France in the 1950s, it was developed to train military pilots on new jet aircraft. Its sleek appearance, distinctive V-shaped tail (also known as a "butterfly") and flight performance made it as elegant as it was efficient. An ambassador for French wings The Fouga trained generations of French Air Force pilots and was also exported to more than 20 countries, becoming a global success. It remains famous for having been used by the Patrouille de…

TBM 700, ET 41 Verdun

Transport Squadron 41 Verdun is a transport unit of the French Air Force equipped with TBM 700 aircraft stationed at Villacoublay Air Base 107 and intended for the transport of high-ranking officials.

Gazoline cars

Admire iconic cars with GazolineGazoline magazine invites you to discover its exhibition featuring a selection of iconic vintage vehicles: 2CV, Traction, DS, Simca Ariane... and many more!Come and chat with the magazine's team and share your passion for the cars that have marked the history of motoring.The cars on display:OPEL GT 1969CITROËN TRACTION 1955MERCEDES 300 SE W112 1967FIAT 1100 R 196PEUGEOT 404 196CITROËN GS BIROTOR 1974CITROËN 2CV AZAM 1967SIMCA ARIANE 1959TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 FH 1979DB HBR 5 1956CITROËN DS 20 1969CITROËN 2CV AZEL 1989

Flight Nurses

Wings of Courage They were not armed, but they fought; not on the beaches of Normandy, but in the din of a C47 converted into an ambulance. Flight Nurses silently wrote one of the most courageous chapters in the history of war medicine. During the Second World War, 2,000 Flight Nurses transported and cared for nearly 1.2 million soldiers on every continent. The wounded were transported aboard C-47 Skytrain, C-54 Skymaster (military version of the DC-4) or C-46 Commando aircraft, which had been converted to accommodate up to 24 stretchers. The Pegasus Fund, assisted by female members of Univem, pays…

Avro Anson, OO-ANS

The Avro Anson Mk.I, serial number MH120, was manufactured in 1943 and is now the only airworthy example of the original Mk.I version in the world. It arrived at No. 2 Aircraft Park in Bankstown, New Zealand, on 20 March 1944. In 1953, it was sold to Greenfield's Air Taxis in Albury for just £100. It was then displayed for 12 years at the Wangaratta Air World Museum before being purchased by Bill Reid, then by Richard Stratus in 2025. Technical specifications Crew: 3–4 Dimensions: 12.9 m (length), 17.2 m (wingspan), 4 m (height) Weight: 2,438 kg empty, 3,629…

Meet & greet with François Allain

François Allain, journalist, presenter and enthusiast of mechanics and history, is joining the Air Legend adventure as patron of the 2025 event!Well-known for his commitment to automotive and aeronautical heritage, François Allain will bring his passionate outlook and infectious energy to this exceptional event, which will be held on 6 and 7 September 2025 at the Melun-Villaroche airfield.His presence at our side is a perfect embodiment of the values of authenticity, transmission and passion that are at the heart of Air Legend.

SW-51 Mustang

The SW-51 Mustang is the world’s most authentic replica of the legendary P-51 Mustang. This aircraft embodies the perfect fusion of classic allure and modern technology. With its unparalleled agility, all-carbon design, and classic aluminum ramp appeal, it’s more than just a plane – it’s a tribute to aviation history. Over 100,000 textures from the original aircraft are embedded in all airframe surfaces, bringing the iconic legend back to life in the most extraordinary way.

Stearman formation

Tranchant formation

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