Ecole de l'aviation de transport (EAT) 319 "Capitaine Dartigues"

One of the 222 NAA-57 delivered and received by French Air Force before Armistice on 22 of June 1940. The NAA was French version of BT-9 used by USAAC and became the ancestor of the famous future T-6 Texan. Seen here with Caudron C-445 Goeland and Caudron C-630 Simoun requisitioned from civilian owner. The Simoun close to NNA-57 Was formerly operated by Air Bleu as F-ANRP; In the far backside are visible lot of aircraft parked after the end of fights; Picture supposed to be taken in begining of July 1940; From friends family collection. thanks to Raphael W. who permit to share this rare photo.

Early morning roll-out after painting by Air Cosmetics Malta. Had arrived on 4 July 2022 in primer. To be operated by the 31st Strategic Airlift and Air Refueling Wing of the French Air Force.

The date is a guess. Any help on the location is appreciated. Photographer: Not known.

The XII Fighter Command of the US Twelfth Air Force shared its new base at what was then Es-Sénia airfield with a large collection of former Vichy French aircraft. It was briefly base for the Command as the progress of the war took it on to Tunisia and Italy within a few months. The Potez 63.11 was a reconnaissance version. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland

The XII Fighter Command of the US Twelfth Air Force shared its new base at what was then Es-Sénia airfield with a large collection of former Vichy French aircraft. It was brief base for the Command as the progress of the war took it on to Tunisia and Italy within a few months. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland

Conducting some very low-level flying across the hills and villages near Francazal Airport.

Devoid of any markings except for the squadron code.