| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "2AC-1" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| C/n (msn): | 650 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | AC-2 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Rochefort - Soubise (closed)Map |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFXR IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musee de l'Aeronautique Navale |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 2023 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 608933 |
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A 'new' Dewoitine D.520 on display. The fuselage is that of c/n 650, which was built in Toulouse for the Vichy French air force in 1942. It was at one time converted to two-seat trainer, but has been restored as a single-seater here at Rochefort. It is painted in the markings of naval fighter squadron AC-2, which received D.520s in 1940 in anticipation of the planned D.790 carrier variant. The unit was sent to French North Africa after the fall of France under Vichy control and saw action against the Allies, despite sporting a Donald Duck badge. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 October 2023, and has since been viewed 723 times. |