Cargo – Izavia Airshow

DC3 Gruesome, F-HVED

WWII veteran The MAB's C-53 rolled off the Douglas assembly line in Santa-Monica, California, in June 1943, crossing the Atlantic immediately to the Mediterranean theatre of operations, where it took part in the airdrops for the men of the 82nd Airborne near Salerno. It landed in Normandy after D-Day in August 1944, then helped supply the 101st Airborne during the Battle of the Bulge. Hit by flak in Belgium, it survived the conflict before being converted into an airliner at the end of the war. It was then acquired by Howard Hughes for TWA, embarking on a second civilian career.…

Classic formation

A400M – Tactical Display

IMG_5742.jpeg A400M tactical display © Jean-Pierre Touzeau Gilles Marty / Spotair © je Dominique Meunier / Spotair Technical specifications Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space Engines: 4 Europrop TP400-D6 turboprop engines Thrust: 11,000 hp Maximum speed: 780 km/h Range: 8,700 km (unloaded), variable according to mission Operating ceiling: 11,300 m Maximum payload: 37 tonnes Length: 45.1 m Wingspan: 42.4 m Power and precision on an XXL scale The Airbus A400M Atlas, Europe's flagship military transport, impresses with its size and agility in flight. Designed to meet the modern needs of armed forces, it combines strategic and…

Douglas DC-3, F-AZOX

The DC-3, pioneer of air transport The Douglas DC-3, known by its military designation C-47 Skytrain, is one of the most emblematic aircraft of the 20th century. First flown in December 1935, this twin-engine aircraft revolutionised air transport through its reliability, robustness and comfort. Transformed for the needs of the war, the C-47 became a key player in the Second World War: a hero of the Normandy Landings, it dropped the American paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd Airborne on the night of 5 to 6 June 1944. It was also involved on all fronts, from the Pacific to Russia,…

Noratlas, F-AZVM

An aircraft for a modern army In the aftermath of the Second World War, the French Air Force needed a military transport aircraft adapted to the new logistical and operational requirements. Faced with a motley fleet of Douglas C-47 ‘Dakota’ and Junkers Ju 52 ‘Toucan’ aircraft, the need for a robust, versatile aircraft specifically designed for troop and equipment parachuting missions was obvious. So in 1948, the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord (SNCAN) launched the development of a new aircraft with a bold design: the Nord 2501 Noratlas. A unique architecture for demanding missions The Noratlas is characterised…