| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 40 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Etendard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Etendard IV |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Etendard IVM |
| C/n (msn): | 40 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 59S |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Bordeaux - MérignacMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFBD IATA: BOD Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Conservatoire de l'Air et de l'Espace d'Aquitaine - CAEA |
| Photo Date: | 13 August 2005 |
| Photo by: | Gert Jan Mentink |
| Photo ID: | 174826 |
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Delivered in 1963, the Etendard has served various Aeronavale units, including 11F, 15F, 17F and 59S. It was severely damaged on board carrier Clemenceau when the port undercarriage leg broke during a catapult start. It was nevertheless repaired and finally withdrawn in 1987. This photo is copyright © Gert Jan Mentink, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 October 2019, and has since been viewed 256 times. |