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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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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BF108, AMPAA

BF108, AMPAA

© Eric Bannwarth © Lufteaux © MTEA The Bf 108, is a single engine four seater, designed in 1934 as a private tourer. Its line production actually started in 1936, when the Luftwaffe chose it as liaison aircraft. In February 1942, the production moved to France, at the Les Mureaux, within the factory of the SNCAN (“Société nationale de constructions aéronautiques du Nord”) but the production is struggling to gain momentum. During the Occupation, about 70 Bf 108 are built under licence as Bf 108 D1, that will later be renamed Nord 1000 Pingouin, and then Nord 1001 and 1002…
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Alouette III

Alouette III

MissionsSupport for forces at seaTrainingFeatures and equipmentLength: 12.8 mRotor diameter: 11 mWeight: 1.1 tonnes emptySpeed: max 110 knotsCrew: 2 pilots and 1 operator1 Turbomeca Astazou XIV turbineAltitude: up to 10,000 feetRange: 2h30 or 325 nautical miles
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T-28A Fennec, Aerofox, F-AZHR

T-28A Fennec, Aerofox, F-AZHR

© Jean-Marc Poincin © Jean-Marc Poincin © Jean-Marc Poincin © Jean-Marc Poincin © Jean-Marc Poincin On the tarmac, 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 retractable tricycle…
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Caïman Marine

Caïman Marine

© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense© Marine Nationale/Défense Previous Next Characteristics• Length: 19.56 m• Rotor diameter: 16.3 m• Weight: 8 tonnes empty• Speed: 160 knots• Crew: 1 pilot, 1 tactical staff and 1 operator• Altitude: up to 20,000 feet• Range of action: 4h30 or 590 nautical milesThe Caiman Marine marks a profound evolution of the "helicopter" component of naval aeronautics. Its capabilities and performance provide surface forces with a first-rate tool for mastering the air and sea environment, particularly suited to modern threats to anti-submarine…
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