Colomban Cri-Cri, F-PZXU
Cri-Cri F-PZXU
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.LFVb EP120, G-LFVB
© Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Previous Next © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection © The Fighter Collection Previous Next EP120 is one of a batch of 905 Spitfire Mk.V’s built at Castle Bromwich as an addition to Contract No. B981687/39 and was delivered to 45 MU at Kinloss on 23rd May 1942, followed by No.…
Morane-Saulnier MS 760 “Paris”, F-AZLT
© Sylvain Gourheu © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Aeropassion © Aeropassion © Aeropassion © Aeropassion © Aeropassion © Aeropassion © Aeropassion Précédent Suivant © Jean-Pierre Touzeau On 26 January 1953, Morane-Saulnier flew the prototype MS 755 'Fleuret', a two-seater side-by-side jet trainer, which was the unfortunate competitor to the Fouga Magister in an official order from the French state. Although it was eliminated, the Fleuret was used as the basis for the Morane-Saulnier MS 760 "Paris", the firm having turned to a four-seat fast liaison version. This aircraft, first called the "Fleuret…
Lockheed L-12 Electra, F-AZLL
© Sophie-Juby© Sophie-Juby© Sophie-Juby© Sophie-Juby© Sophie-Juby© Sophie-Juby Précédent Suivant Le Lockheed L-12 Electra Junior est un bimoteur de transport léger de l’entre-deux-guerres développé par l’avionneur américain Lockheed. Extrapolation du L.10 Electra, le L.12 Electra Junior ne trouva pas de débouché sur le marché pour lequel il avait été construit.Boudé par les compagnies d’apport, il fit en revanche le bonheur de l’aviation d’affaires naissante et fut utilisé par Sidney Cotton pour espionner les préparatifs militaires allemands et italiens en 1939. Quelques exemplaires militaires furent également livrés, mais contrairement à Beechcraft dont le Model 18 fut adapté à la demande militaire, l’Electra Junior ne fut…
Breguet Br.1050 Alizé
© Xavier Méal © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Previous Next © Jean-Pierre Touzeau The Breguet Br.1050 Alizé is a French anti-submarine warfare aircraft, embarked on aircraft carriers. It was commissioned in the early 1960s and 89 were built (twelve of which were exported to India) and used until September 2000 after 330,000 flight hours and 43 years of service. The first of the three Alizé prototypes made its maiden flight on 5 October 1956. In France, the Alizé was used on the aircraft carriers Clemenceau, Foch and Arromanches, but also on land for training. At the…
Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF
Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF Previous Next The Bücker…
The captured MIG-15
MIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical SquadronMIG-15, Norwegian airforce Historical Squadron Previous Next This aircraft is a Polish-built SB Lim-2 (MiG-15UTI), produced by WSK-Mielec in 1952. The aircraft is operated by the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron as a representative of the Cold War ‘enemy’.Following its Polish Air Force service ending in 1990, the…
HAWKER HUNTER, HB-RVR
AMICI DELL’HUNTERAMICI DELL’HUNTERAMICI DELL’HUNTERAMICI DELL’HUNTER© Jean-Pierre Touzeau Previous Next The Hawker Hunter jet fighter was designed in the early 1950s. It made its first flight on 20 July 1951. Mass production followed quickly, and the Hunter joined the Royal Air Force alreadỳ in 1955.A total of 1,927 Hunter aircraft were produced up to 1975 in Britain and 445 under licence in the Benelux. The aircraft served in 19 air forces around the world. In Switzerland it was used from 1958 to 1994.The aircraft operated by the Amici is a former two-seater MK68 of the Swiss Air Force, which was intended…
Dassault MD312 Flamant, F-AZZR
@ Nicolas Jarry Flamant In June 1945, the French Air Force issued an invitation to tender for a liaison aircraft equipped with two Lorraine Béarn engines. Marcel Dassault took over the work carried out by Bordeaux-Aéronautique (BA 30 project) during the German occupation and modified it. In July 1946, two prototypes were ordered by the Army:The first production MD 315 (Flamant I) was accepted on 27 February 1949 by the French Air Force, which gave the aircraft its name. This initial version was followed by other variants:- The MD 312 (Flamant II), with dual controls for pilot training, which made…
Fly & Fun team, Aero L-39 Albatros
Fly & FunFly & Fun© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre Touzeau© Jean-Pierre TouzeauFly & FunFly & Fun Previous Next A former high-performance military trainer, the L39 Albatros is a two-seater, single-engine aircraft of Czech origin that is both powerful and easy to handle. It is appreciated by pilots for its agility and robustness.To date, more than 2,800 L-39s have served with over 30 air forces around the world. The Albatros is the most widely used jet trainer in the world; in addition to performing basic and advanced pilot training, it has also flown combat missions in a light-attack…
