Staggerwing D17S – F-AZJP

Staggerwing D17S – F-AZJP

F-AZJPF-AZJPF-AZJPF-AZJP The Beech D17 Staggerwing was Walter Beech's brainchild. Its first sketch dates back to 1933: the 650 hp Beech A17. A veritable cartoon plane, its features were refined with each successive version until the D17, the best known, appeared in 1938. At the time, it sold for a staggering $18,100 without a radio, the equivalent of three luxury detached houses. In 1945, it cost two and a half times as much as the Bonanza for identical performance.During the war, the ‘Stagger’, as it was known, served as a liaison aircraft for admirals and generals.In June 2024, the Staggerwing, F-AZJP,…
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Cessna 195	“Coca-Cola”, F-AYTX

Cessna 195 “Coca-Cola”, F-AYTX

Cessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTXCessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTXCessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTXCessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTXCessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTXCessna 195 "Coca-Cola", F-AYTX The Cessna 195 is a classic single-engine aircraft, first introduced in 1947 as a luxury personal and business airplane. It is notable for its distinctive round engine cowling that houses a powerful Jacobs radial engine, which typically produces around 275 horsepower. The aircraft's high-wing configuration and fixed tailwheel landing gear give it a vintage appearance, while its all-metal construction ensures durability. The spacious cabin, which accommodates up to five passengers, is known for its comfort, making the Cessna 195 popular for…
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DH 100 MK 6 VAMPIRE, F-AZHX

DH 100 MK 6 VAMPIRE, F-AZHX

DH 100 MK 6 VAMPIRE, F-AZHXDH 100 MK 6 VAMPIRE, F-AZHX The De Havilland Vampire, also known as the DH 100, was the second military jet built by the United Kingdom. Introduced into service just after the Second World War, it had the unique feature of being fitted with a twin-beam rear fuselage made of wood. More than 4,500 examples were built, some under licence, and used by around 25 different countries until the 1980s.
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Alouette III – F-AZYB (Les Anciennes Pales)

Alouette III – F-AZYB (Les Anciennes Pales)

SA316B Alouette III n°2358 undergoing CNRAC (vintage permit to fly) classification. It will be the only French Navy Alouette to be kept in flight (as part of a collection), the others having been donated to museums or training centres. The Alouettes III were used by the Aéronavale from 1962 to 2022, a total of 60 years. This is a version of the Alouette III fitted with an ARTOUSTE IIIBF1 military turbine. The 358 is a former ''PEDRO'', its mission was Rescue on the Aircraft Carrier during aircraft take-offs and landings, as well as rescue at sea (SAR). Characteristics and equipment…
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Fouga Magister CM 70 (APPAF)

Fouga Magister CM 70 (APPAF)

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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Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF

Bucker CASA 1131 E, F-AZZF

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DC-3, F-AZTE

DC-3, F-AZTE

  © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Daniel Danel   © France DC-3   © France DC-3   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau   © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Previous Next © France DC3 The first flight of the DC3 took place on 17 December 1935. It went into service with American Airlines on 25 June 1936. Successor to the DC2, this aircraft revolutionised air transport. It was one generation ahead of its time and is still in service today as a commercial transport aircraft in some countries of the world, such as Bolivia and Canada. This…
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Corsaire Mauboussin

Corsaire Mauboussin

© Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau © Jean-Pierre Touzeau The TBM Avenger is a large, well-armed three-seater, fitted with a large cargo bay capable of accommodating a torpedo or a load of bombs and powered by a Wright R-2800 of 1700 hp. This aircraft was designed in 1940, its first flight took place on August 1, 1941 and the assembly line built for its construction was inaugurated on December 7, 1941, the very day of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It entered service in 1942 and was first used in the Battle of Midway. As the aircraft…
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