| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 90 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dewoitine D-520 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | N124 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Tours - Val de LoireMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFOT IATA: TUF Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Portes Ouvertes de Tours 1985 |
| Photo Date: | June 1985 |
| Photo by: | T.Laurent |
| Photo ID: | 744147 |
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Operated by DGA/CEV (Centre d'Essais en Vol) this aircraft was at this time the unique worldwide flying aircraft of this type. Completely destroyed in a dramatic accident on july 23 1986 at Vannes airfield killing the French AIr Force pilot C.Bove. It is seen here wearing the Flight Badge "Sioux" (N124) of Lafayette squadron. This photo is copyright © T.Laurent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 November 2024, and has since been viewed 291 times. |