TF51 MUSTANG, G-CLNV

TF51 MUSTANG, G-CLNV

© Frédérik VANDENTORREN © Frédérik VANDENTORREN © Frédérik VANDENTORREN © Frédérik VANDENTORREN © Frédérik VANDENTORREN Constructed in 1945 as a P-51D-25-NT by North American at the Dallas, plant in Texas, USA, the Mustang was taken on strength with the United States Army Air Force with serial number 45-11518. Right after its delivery the Mustang was delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force with serial number NZ2427.Following many years of storage in New Zealand, the aircraft was restored to flying condition by Maurice Hammond in Suffolk, between 1997 and 2001, with a first flight on July 14, 2001, as ‘Janie’.…
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Requin Mike formation

Requin Mike formation

  Rafale Requin © Shaihulud   Rafale Requin © Shaihulud   Tactical demonstration patrol on Rafale. (Sunday only)
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TBM 940 – DGA

TBM 940 – DGA

  TBM 940 DGA   perche instrumentée   TBM 940 DGA DGA exhibits at the Paris Air Legend airshow The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is delighted to be taking part in the 5th Paris Air Legend airshow at Melun-Villaroche airfield from Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 September 2023. On the programme for the 65,000 visitors to Paris Air Legend: presentation of DGA's expertise by DGA Essais propulseurs and DGA Essais en vol and career opportunities within DGA. DGA Essais propulseurs is Europe's leading expert and supplier of tests simulating flight in extreme conditions, in particular icing conditions. So it's…
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EC145 GENDARMERIE

EC145 GENDARMERIE

  © Robin Bar @robinbar.mountains   @ Alexandre Rigault Jacomet©CCOM CABOM COMFAG   © Alex’s Pictures @alex_s_pictures   © Alexandre Rigault Jacomet©CCOM CABOM COMFAG   © Alex’s Pictures @alex_s_pictures   Chien gendarmerie   This Gendarmerie Nationale helicopter will be demonstrating canine winching. Training sessions are regularly organised to get the dogs used to the noise and environment of helicopters. For several years now, the Gendarmerie has been launching a recruitment campaign aimed at dogs aged between 10 and 24 months. To find dogs to join the Police Dog Service, the Gendarmerie Nationale is looking to professionals and private individuals. These…
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T-28, F-AYBA

T-28, F-AYBA

© Jean-Pierre Touzeau On the ground, you will be impressed by its clumsy appearance and large dimensions but do not be fooled by appearances, in flight the T 28 is very homogeneous, allowing it to perform all combat and basic aerobatic figures. Built by the North American company in the early 1950s, the T 28 was intended for training US Air Force pilots. At the end of the 1950s, France will use this plane, renamed FENNEC, during the Algerian conflict.Technical specificationsSingle-engine low-wing monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gearWright Cyclone 1425 HP engineMax speed: 550 km / hRange: 1,700 kmTakeoff weight:…
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T-28, F-AYVF

T-28, F-AYVF

  © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   On the ground, you will be impressed by its clumsy appearance and large dimensions but do not be fooled by appearances, in flight the T 28 is very homogeneous, allowing it to perform all combat and basic aerobatic figures. Built by the North American company in the early 1950s, the T 28 was intended for training US Air Force pilots. At the end of the 1950s, France will use this plane, renamed FENNEC, during the Algerian conflict. Technical specifications Single-engine low-wing monoplane with…
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Fouga Magister CM 70 – APAAF

Fouga Magister CM 70 – APAAF

Fouga Magister CM 70 - APAAF - Gilles Guerin - Photo APPAF A Patrouille de France aircraft from 1964 to 1980, the Fouga Magister is an emblematic figure in French aviation. Presented by the Association pour la Préservation du Patrimoine Aéronautique Français, the Fouga Magister CM170 F-AZZP, serial number 569, was the last to be produced for France at the Potez factory in Toulouse, with subsequent models destined for export. This Fouga made its maiden flight on 11 February 1969. From 26 November 1970 to 3 October 1977, it was assigned to the Groupement Instruction 05-312 at Salon-de-Provence (designator 312-AU,…
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Gazelle SA 341 F2 – F- AYSA (APPAF)

Gazelle SA 341 F2 – F- AYSA (APPAF)

Gazelle de l'Association pour la préservation du patrimoine aéronautique français (APPAF) Acquired in 2013 by the APPAF, the Gazelle SA 341, registration F-FAYSA, is a former military helicopter of the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT). Carrying the serial number 1353, the APPAF Gazelle is now a demilitarised private helicopter flying under the Certificat de Navigabilité Restreint pour Aéronef de Collection (CNRAC). This special status enables the APPAF to present the Gazelle Sierra Alpha in flight at airshows in France and Europe. Through its presence at Air Legend, the APPAF is highlighting the diversity of missions carried out by this combat…
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Spitfire Mk. V, G-IBSY

Spitfire Mk. V, G-IBSY

    G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   G-IBSY © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   On 11th September 1942 Spitfire MK Vc EE602 was built by Westland in Yeovil, Somerset under contract number B124305/40. When built, EE602 was fitted with the universal ‘C’ wing configuration. This allowed it to be fitted either with 8 machine guns, 4 20mm canons or a mix of 4 .303 machine guns and two 20mm canons. This aircraft had the mix of machine…
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MIG-15 (LIM2B), SP-MIG

MIG-15 (LIM2B), SP-MIG

MIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Jean-Pierre TouzeauMIG-15 © Spotair The Lim-2 is the Polish version of the MiG-15, a Soviet fighter developed in the late 1940s.Previously considered a historical monument, it is now operated by the Eskadra Foundation in Poland and is once again delighting the public at airshows. There are only a few flying examples of this aircraft in the whole of Europe, including two in Poland.
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