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Ignition test of the ramjet on the Nord 1500 ‘Griffon II’ experimental aircraft in 1958. It broke the world speed record over 100 kilometres in a closed circuit in 1959 piloted by mr André Turcat and could fly at Mach 2.19. © Onera

Ignition test of the ramjet on the Nord 1500 ‘Griffon II’ experimental aircraft in 1958. It broke the world speed record over 100 kilometres in a closed circuit in 1959 piloted by mr André Turcat and could fly at Mach 2.19. © Onera

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And finally, it works! Test campaign focusing on the jettisoning of the external fuel tanks from France’s first jet fighter, the “Ouragan”. © Images défense

And finally, it works! Test campaign focusing on the jettisoning of the external fuel tanks from France’s first jet fighter, the “Ouragan”. © Images défense

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A test of the Mirage 2000’s stabilisation system in the early 1980s. This stabilisation was made possible in part by the electric control system. This system was essential because the aircraft had been deliberately designed with an inherently unstable architecture. © ECPAD

A test of the Mirage 2000’s stabilisation system in the early 1980s. This stabilisation was made possible in part by the electric control system. This system was essential because the aircraft had been deliberately designed with an inherently unstable architecture. © ECPAD

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The lovely moustache of the Mirage ‘Milan’. It was a prototype developed in 1967. The small retractable front surfaces were designed to reduce take-off and approach distances for use in Switzerland. It made its first flight in 1970, but the project was cancelled.

The lovely moustache of the Mirage ‘Milan’. It was a prototype developed in 1967. The small retractable front surfaces were designed to reduce take-off and approach distances for use in Switzerland. It made its first flight in 1970, but the project was cancelled.

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A ‘Mirage III.C’ in flight in the early 1960s. The III.C variant was designed for fighter and interceptor roles. It was a truly magnificent aircraft. © Ecpad

A ‘Mirage III.C’ in flight in the early 1960s. The III.C variant was designed for fighter and interceptor roles. It was a truly magnificent aircraft. © Ecpad

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Mystère IVs dropping napalm on a beach in 1966 as part of a training exercise. Images that are as beautiful as they are dramatic. © Images défense

Mystère IVs dropping napalm on a beach in 1966 as part of a training exercise. Images that are as beautiful as they are dramatic. © Images défense

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The SE-2010 ‘Armagnac’ was a four-engine long-haul airliner built in 1949. The aircraft's disappointing range led to its commercial failure. This aircraft, with its generous proportions for its time, foreshadowed the wide-body aircraft of the future. © ECPAD

The SE-2010 ‘Armagnac’ was a four-engine long-haul airliner built in 1949. The aircraft's disappointing range led to its commercial failure. This aircraft, with its generous proportions for its time, foreshadowed the wide-body aircraft of the future. © ECPAD

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To make up for the shortage of Canadairs, production of which has ceased & to deal with the increase in forest fires, Positive Aviation, a french company, is proposing to adapt ATR72 to make water bomber. The startup plans to produce a demonstrator this year. © Positive aviation

To make up for the shortage of Canadairs, production of which has ceased & to deal with the increase in forest fires, Positive Aviation, a french company, is proposing to adapt ATR72 to make water bomber. The startup plans to produce a demonstrator this year. © Positive aviation

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"The sight of the nozzle in operation was something out of Dante's Inferno, and was almost unbearable" So said Jean Sarrail, a test pilot at René Leduc whose job was to look inside his own engine during flight using a mirror. Here is the Leduc 021 ramjet aircraft in the 1950s :

"The sight of the nozzle in operation was something out of Dante's Inferno, and was almost unbearable" So said Jean Sarrail, a test pilot at René Leduc whose job was to look inside his own engine during flight using a mirror. Here is the Leduc 021 ramjet aircraft in the 1950s :

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"MATRA R.130" was a Mach 2 ramjet interceptor concept. It was developed by MATRA starting in 1946. The main wings were retracted to reduce aerodynamic drag, and to switch to high-speed flight configuration, the fuselage had to pivot 90°, while the cockpit remained horizontal.

"MATRA R.130" was a Mach 2 ramjet interceptor concept. It was developed by MATRA starting in 1946. The main wings were retracted to reduce aerodynamic drag, and to switch to high-speed flight configuration, the fuselage had to pivot 90°, while the cockpit remained horizontal.

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Archive footage of the Polish Prime Minister’s arrival in England aboard an Air France Dewoitine D.338 for a meeting with the British government in 1939. © British Pathé

Archive footage of the Polish Prime Minister’s arrival in England aboard an Air France Dewoitine D.338 for a meeting with the British government in 1939. © British Pathé

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Testing the Elytroplan in 1937. Built by Charles de Rouge, it was a tailless monoplane powered by a 30 hp engine. Its originality coming from its dorsal protuberance, limiting its speed but greatly increasing its stability and facilitating control thanks to the two mobile petals.

Testing the Elytroplan in 1937. Built by Charles de Rouge, it was a tailless monoplane powered by a 30 hp engine. Its originality coming from its dorsal protuberance, limiting its speed but greatly increasing its stability and facilitating control thanks to the two mobile petals.

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Concorde was and will remain one of the most beautiful creations that aviation can give us, here an Air France Concorde lands in Rio.

Concorde was and will remain one of the most beautiful creations that aviation can give us, here an Air France Concorde lands in Rio.

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In 1992, the Winter Olympics were held in Albertville, France. To ensure security, Mirage 2000B aircraft patrolled the mountains with special Albertville Olympic Games livery under their wings. © Images Défense

In 1992, the Winter Olympics were held in Albertville, France. To ensure security, Mirage 2000B aircraft patrolled the mountains with special Albertville Olympic Games livery under their wings. © Images Défense

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A Breguet ‘Alizé’ taking off from the deck of its aircraft carrier in the early 1960s. This anti-submarine warfare aircraft was powered by a Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.21 turboprop engine and first took off in 1956. © Images Défense

A Breguet ‘Alizé’ taking off from the deck of its aircraft carrier in the early 1960s. This anti-submarine warfare aircraft was powered by a Rolls-Royce Dart RDa.21 turboprop engine and first took off in 1956. © Images Défense

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The most beautiful French civil aircraft, the superb "Caravelle" on its first public flight in 1955. This was the first prototype, which had only been flying for a very short time. Note the factory livery with the addition of the Air France name. © Images Défense / ecpad

The most beautiful French civil aircraft, the superb "Caravelle" on its first public flight in 1955. This was the first prototype, which had only been flying for a very short time. Note the factory livery with the addition of the Air France name. © Images Défense / ecpad

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The SE.5000 "Baroudeur" taking off directly on its skids during a public presentation in 1955. It was a prototype light jet fighter-bomber without conventional landing gear, but with small retractable skids enabling it to be flown from any terrain. © ECPAD

The SE.5000 "Baroudeur" taking off directly on its skids during a public presentation in 1955. It was a prototype light jet fighter-bomber without conventional landing gear, but with small retractable skids enabling it to be flown from any terrain. © ECPAD

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The 1958 "Breguet 941" was a STOL transport aircraft with the particularity of having a wing entirely blown by the propellers and flaps that could be deployed to 95°, enabling it to land and land over very short distances. © Images défense

The 1958 "Breguet 941" was a STOL transport aircraft with the particularity of having a wing entirely blown by the propellers and flaps that could be deployed to 95°, enabling it to land and land over very short distances. © Images défense

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I'm pretty impressed by the all-terrain capabilities of the 1953 Potez 75... And what's more, it flies! This was one of the first combat aircraft specifically designed for anti-tank warfare. Deemed obsolete, it was never mass-produced. © ECPAD

I'm pretty impressed by the all-terrain capabilities of the 1953 Potez 75... And what's more, it flies! This was one of the first combat aircraft specifically designed for anti-tank warfare. Deemed obsolete, it was never mass-produced. © ECPAD

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Test campaign for the sole "Jaguar M" aircraft deployed on the aircraft carrier "Clemenceau". This naval version, developed exclusively in France (the Jaguar being a Franco-British design) was nevertheless cancelled in early 1973, as it was deemed to lack sufficient engine power.

Test campaign for the sole "Jaguar M" aircraft deployed on the aircraft carrier "Clemenceau". This naval version, developed exclusively in France (the Jaguar being a Franco-British design) was nevertheless cancelled in early 1973, as it was deemed to lack sufficient engine power.

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Test campaign for the ‘Marine’ version of the “Rafale”, intended for use on aircraft carriers. Here, during the 1990s, a series of landing and take-off tests from the aircraft carrier ‘Foch’. © Images défense

Test campaign for the ‘Marine’ version of the “Rafale”, intended for use on aircraft carriers. Here, during the 1990s, a series of landing and take-off tests from the aircraft carrier ‘Foch’. © Images défense

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First test flight of Concorde 001 took place over Toulouse, on 2 March 1969. Concorde landed gently and used the parachute to brake. The pilot, Turcat, declared on leaving the plane: " The machine flies, and I can add that it flies well! " © British Pathé

First test flight of Concorde 001 took place over Toulouse, on 2 March 1969. Concorde landed gently and used the parachute to brake. The pilot, Turcat, declared on leaving the plane: " The machine flies, and I can add that it flies well! " © British Pathé

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Training of Polish fighter pilots in France before the armistice of 1940. Loire 46 training fighters fire at a target panel towed by a Bloch 200 aircraft. Afterwards, the instructors assess the pilots' performance based on the colour left on the target. © ECPAD

Training of Polish fighter pilots in France before the armistice of 1940. Loire 46 training fighters fire at a target panel towed by a Bloch 200 aircraft. Afterwards, the instructors assess the pilots' performance based on the colour left on the target. © ECPAD

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The first flight (without being released from the four-engine aircraft Languedoc) of the first Leduc 021. It was an experimental ramjet aircraft designed to achieve high speeds and climb rates. Two prototypes were built and underwent flight testing between 1953 and 1956. © ECPAD

The first flight (without being released from the four-engine aircraft Languedoc) of the first Leduc 021. It was an experimental ramjet aircraft designed to achieve high speeds and climb rates. Two prototypes were built and underwent flight testing between 1953 and 1956. © ECPAD

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Imposing, yet not without elegance. The Breguet ‘Deux-Ponts’ was a cargo and passenger aircraft introduced in 1949 and operated by Air France from 1953 to 1972. Its most distinctive feature is its two-deck configuration. © Ecpad

Imposing, yet not without elegance. The Breguet ‘Deux-Ponts’ was a cargo and passenger aircraft introduced in 1949 and operated by Air France from 1953 to 1972. Its most distinctive feature is its two-deck configuration. © Ecpad

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Testing of Aerazur’s emergency arresting barriers on a Mirage III. These tests were carried out in the mid-1980s, although the technology had been in development since the 1950s. © ECPAD

Testing of Aerazur’s emergency arresting barriers on a Mirage III. These tests were carried out in the mid-1980s, although the technology had been in development since the 1950s. © ECPAD

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Since the invention of ailerons, it is rare to find an aircraft without them. However, the "Trident", an experimental supersonic aircraft from the 1950s, does not have them. All of the aircraft's controls are located in its tailplane, for roll, pitch and yaw. © images défense

Since the invention of ailerons, it is rare to find an aircraft without them. However, the "Trident", an experimental supersonic aircraft from the 1950s, does not have them. All of the aircraft's controls are located in its tailplane, for roll, pitch and yaw. © images défense

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98,886 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

After WW2, the French Air Force was keen to acquire modern fighter aircraft as quickly as possible; whilst waiting for French manufacturers to be able to offer a good aircraft, an agreement was reached with the UK to produce Vampire under licence. This series was named ‘Mistral’.

After WW2, the French Air Force was keen to acquire modern fighter aircraft as quickly as possible; whilst waiting for French manufacturers to be able to offer a good aircraft, an agreement was reached with the UK to produce Vampire under licence. This series was named ‘Mistral’.

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The "Mirage III NG" was an attempt to modernise the old "Mirage III". Based on an existing architecture to reduce development costs it was equipped with fly-by-wire controls derived from the Mirage 2000, a fixed canard plan, a refuelling boom. First flight in 1982. © Ecpad

The "Mirage III NG" was an attempt to modernise the old "Mirage III". Based on an existing architecture to reduce development costs it was equipped with fly-by-wire controls derived from the Mirage 2000, a fixed canard plan, a refuelling boom. First flight in 1982. © Ecpad

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To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962. It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.

To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962. It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.

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The Exocet AM39, French subsonic anti-ship missiles, shown here in demonstration in the early 1980s.

The Exocet AM39, French subsonic anti-ship missiles, shown here in demonstration in the early 1980s.

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In 1955, France demonstrated to the world that despite the technological setback caused by WWII, its aeronautical industry was capable of rebirth. In the field of civil aviation, the marvellous Caravelle proved its worth & became the world's 1st twin-engine civil jet aircraft to.

In 1955, France demonstrated to the world that despite the technological setback caused by WWII, its aeronautical industry was capable of rebirth. In the field of civil aviation, the marvellous Caravelle proved its worth & became the world's 1st twin-engine civil jet aircraft to.

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The "Terraplane" BC.4 is a prototype air cushion transport vehicle developed by Bertin in the early 1960s. Powered by helicopter turbines, it later inspired Bertin to develop the "Aérotrain". © Images défense

The "Terraplane" BC.4 is a prototype air cushion transport vehicle developed by Bertin in the early 1960s. Powered by helicopter turbines, it later inspired Bertin to develop the "Aérotrain". © Images défense

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Study of voluntary and involuntary spins on the Fouga Magister at the end of the 60s. The aim was primarily educational, so that new pilots could learn the procedures for regaining control of the aircraft. © Images défense

Study of voluntary and involuntary spins on the Fouga Magister at the end of the 60s. The aim was primarily educational, so that new pilots could learn the procedures for regaining control of the aircraft. © Images défense

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I often talk about French aircraft built in secret during the WW2, and many of you wonder how the French managed to conceal their production. Here is an example involving the second prototype of the Laté 631, whose parts were hidden and scattered across barns in the countryside.

I often talk about French aircraft built in secret during the WW2, and many of you wonder how the French managed to conceal their production. Here is an example involving the second prototype of the Laté 631, whose parts were hidden and scattered across barns in the countryside.

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The Mirage 2000-01, first prototype in test flight in the late 1980s. © Ecpad

The Mirage 2000-01, first prototype in test flight in the late 1980s. © Ecpad

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The 1958 "Breguet 941" was a STOL transport aircraft with the particularity of having a wing entirely blown by the propellers and flaps that could be deployed to 95°, enabling it to land and land over very short distances. Here is a test flight of the prototype. © Images défense

The 1958 "Breguet 941" was a STOL transport aircraft with the particularity of having a wing entirely blown by the propellers and flaps that could be deployed to 95°, enabling it to land and land over very short distances. Here is a test flight of the prototype. © Images défense

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