| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | F-ZWWE |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud SA-321 Super Frelon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sud SA-321 Super Frelon |
| Aircraft Version: | Sud SA-3210 Super Frelon |
| C/n (msn): | 001 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 452267 |
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This three-engined heavy transport helicopter held the distinction of being the most powerful helicopter to be built in Europe as well as being the world's fastest. The Super Frelon (Super Hornet) was a more powerful development of the original SE.3200 Frelon, which had failed to enter production. In December 1962, this Super Frelon prototype made the type's maiden flight and around 110 of both civilian and military versions were produced. The type was in service in France with the Aéronavale until April 2010. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 April 2022, and has since been viewed 187 times. |