TBM 700, ET 41 Verdun

TBM 700, ET 41 Verdun

Transport Squadron 41 Verdun is a transport unit of the French Air Force equipped with TBM 700 aircraft stationed at Villacoublay Air Base 107 and intended for the transport of high-ranking officials.
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Avro Anson, OO-ANS

Avro Anson, OO-ANS

  The Avro Anson Mk.I, serial number MH120, was manufactured in 1943 and is now the only airworthy example of the original Mk.I version in the world. It arrived at No. 2 Aircraft Park in Bankstown, New Zealand, on 20 March 1944. In 1953, it was sold to Greenfield's Air Taxis in Albury for just £100. It was then displayed for 12 years at the Wangaratta Air World Museum before being purchased by Bill Reid, then by Richard Stratus in 2025. Technical specifications Crew: 3–4 Dimensions: 12.9 m (length), 17.2 m (wingspan), 4 m (height) Weight: 2,438 kg empty, 3,629…
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Cessna L-19, F-AYVA

Cessna L-19, F-AYVA

The L-19 Bird Dog, also known as the O-1, is a liaison and observation aircraft designed by Cessna for the US Army in 1949.Featuring a high wing, a 213 hp Continental engine and excellent visibility, it excels in intelligence missions, artillery spotting and light evacuation.Its STOL performance allows it to operate on short and unprepared runways.It was widely used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.Rolled off the production line in March 1957, this Bird Dog was deployed in Algeria that same year with the PMAH of the 14th Infantry Division.Damaged during operations in December 1958, it was rebuilt…
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“Air Deco” formation

“Air Deco” formation

A combinaisoon of art, flight and history, or... When elegance takes flight The all-new Patrouille Air Deco brings together two icons of prestige aviation from the 1930s: the Spartan Executive and the Beechcraft Staggerwing. These sleek, luxurious business single rotary engine aircraft embody an era when private aviation flirted with Art Deco aesthetics and military fighter performance. With their timeless curves, rumbling radial engines and undeniable charm, these two aircraft promise an aerial ballet as elegant as it is rare. An immersion in the prestige of pre-war civil aviation, a must-see at Izavia Airshow 2025.          …
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Pilatus PC-6 – ALAT

Pilatus PC-6 – ALAT

An all-terrain aircraft The Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a light utility transport aircraft, designed in Switzerland, famous for its short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities. Capable of operating over rough terrain, it is particularly well suited to missions in difficult environments. The ALAT (Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre) uses it mainly for logistics, liaison and parachute missions. A versatile tool for the armed forces Solid, rugged and reliable, the PC-6 can carry up to 10 passengers, including 8 parachutists, and operate from unprepared runways. It is easily recognisable by its long fuselage, high wing and fixed landing gear. Its…
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MS 760 « Paris »

MS 760 « Paris »

The business jet turned military aircraft Elegant, discreet and fast, the Morane-Saulnier MS 760 ‘Paris’ is a French jet that came into being in the 1950s. Initially designed as a business aircraft, its performance and versatility quickly won it over the French and foreign armed forces. Today it is a rare reminder of France's post-war aeronautics industry. A dual vocation The MS 760 ‘Paris’ was designed by Morane-Saulnier as a small civil jet for business transport. But its qualities - good range, comfortable speed, ability to operate on small runways - soon made it an excellent aircraft for training in…
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Gazelle – F- AYSA (APPAF)

Gazelle – F- AYSA (APPAF)

Gazelle de l'Association pour la préservation du patrimoine aéronautique français (APPAF) Acquired in 2013 by the APPAF, the Gazelle SA 341, registration F-FAYSA, is a former military helicopter of the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT). Carrying the serial number 1353, the APPAF Gazelle is now a demilitarised private helicopter flying under the Certificat de Navigabilité Restreint pour Aéronef de Collection (CNRAC). This special status enables the APPAF to present the Gazelle Sierra Alpha in flight at airshows in France and Europe. Through its presence at Izavia Airshow, the APPAF is highlighting the diversity of missions carried out by this combat…
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Falcon 10 MER

Falcon 10 MER

Missions Training Instruction and training for fighter pilots Liaisons for authorities Support of ship based personnel Characteristics Length : 13,8 m Wingspan : 13,1 m Weight : 5 tonnes à vide Speed : 573 nœuds Crew : 3 crew et 7 pasenagers Altitude : up to 45 000 feet Range : 3h or 1 500 NM Equipements 2 engines Garett TFE 731
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