| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 203 |
| Military Code: | 36-CC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing 707-300 |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing E-3F Sentry |
| C/n (msn): | 24117 / 1006 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 36 EC2A / SAL253 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | AvordMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFOA IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Journées Portes Ouvertes Avord 2023 |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 607231 |
| Photo Comment |
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The special paint is not for the 90th anniversary of the Armee de l'Air, which became independent of the army in 1933, but for the 90th anniversary of the E-3F unit, the 36e Escadre, which I gather was upgraded from a Groupe Autonome d'Observation in 1932. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 October 2023, and has since been viewed 222 times. |