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Dassault MD. 315 Flamant OF
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Dassault MD. 315 Flamant OF
Dassault MD.315 Flamant OF (msn 130), at the Musee de l Air et /Espace, Le Bourget, parked next to Douglas DC-7C AMOR (Avion de Mesure et d Observation au Receptacle) 45061 / F-ZBCA. Date: circa 1975
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1975 Amor Bourget Dassault Flamant Musee Observation Parked Receptacle Avion Douglas Espace Mesure
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In this intriguing photograph, taken circa 1975 at the Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget, France, we find two iconic aircraft from different eras and origins, the Dassault MD.315 Flamant OF (msn 130) and the Douglas DC-7C AMOR (Avion de Mesure et d'Observation au Receptacle) 45061 / F-ZBCA. The Dassault MD.315 Flamant OF, with the registration number MSN 130, is a French military observation and reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed by Dassault Aviation and first flew in 1956. The Flamant OF was designed to meet the French Air Force's requirement for a light, agile, and versatile observation aircraft. The aircraft in the photo is adorned with the distinctive red and white stripes of the French Air Force, adding to its striking appearance. The Douglas DC-7C AMOR 45061 / F-ZBCA, on the other hand, is a US-built cargo and passenger transport aircraft that was converted for French military use as an aerial measurement and observation platform. The DC-7C was a popular and versatile aircraft that saw service with various military and civilian operators around the world. The aircraft in the photo wears the French military colors and markings, making it a fitting companion to the French-built Flamant OF. The juxtaposition of these two aircraft, one a French-designed military observation plane and the other a US-built cargo and observation conversion, highlights the rich history of international cooperation and innovation in the field of aviation. The photograph captures a moment in time when these two aircraft, representing different eras and design philosophies, came together at the Musee de l'Air et de l'Espace in Le Bourget, a testament to the enduring allure of flight and the importance of preserving aviation history.
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