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Marlène Aviation

@aviationmarlene

I talk about the french aviation history, aircraft, projects, and flying machines designed in France.

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A scientific mediator in the space industry

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Launch of the ‘Pluton’ missile, a short-range nuclear missile launched from a mobile missile launcher mounted on an AMX-30 tracked chassis. It was part of the French Army's tactical nuclear deterrent force between May 1974 and 1993.

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A Breguet ‘Deux Ponts’ in paradise. This transport aircraft, seen here in 1966, was used in French Polynesia during nuclear weapons tests carried out on various Atolls in the Pacific. © Images défense

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A TV advert from Finnair to promote the launch of the Super Caravelle on its network. Although the music is a bit scary, the images are really beautiful! © Finnair

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The Dassault Mercure, one of the rare attempts by the French aircraft manufacturer to produce an airliner, made its first flight in 1971. Similar to the Boeing 737 but faster, only 11 were produced for Air Inter, a victim of the oil crisis and its less versatile short-haul status

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Today sees the start of the "Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace", also known as the "Paris Air Show", one of the world's most famous aviation events, but also the oldest in the world, first held in 1908. I can't wait for the weekend.... 🤩

Today sees the start of the "Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace", also known as the "Paris Air Show", one of the world's most famous aviation events, but also the oldest in the world, first held in 1908.

I can't wait for the weekend.... 🤩
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The Paris Air Show has been around for 117 years. Here is a photo from the 1909 edition, showing an Antoinette monoplane in front of a replica of the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon, the first object to enable mankind to fly.

The Paris Air Show has been around for 117 years. Here is a photo from the 1909 edition, showing an Antoinette monoplane in front of a replica of the Montgolfier brothers' hot-air balloon, the first object to enable mankind to fly.
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In 1933, Caudron produced its first racing plane since the beginning of the 20th century, the Caudron C.362, a wonder that broke two world speed records for light aircraft. It was the origin of the marvellous Caudron C.460.

In 1933, Caudron produced its first racing plane since the beginning of the 20th century, the Caudron C.362, a wonder that broke two world speed records for light aircraft.
It was the origin of the marvellous Caudron C.460.
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Drawing of 1782 called ‘dimensions of the hot-air balloon’. It is an illustration of the hot-air balloon which, the following year, was to carry the first two human beings into the sky.

Drawing of 1782 called ‘dimensions of the hot-air balloon’. It is an illustration of the hot-air balloon which, the following year, was to carry the first two human beings into the sky.
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The replica of the marvellous Caudron C.460 in flight. This marvel was the first land-based plane in the world to exceed 500 km/h in 1934, powered by an inverted 6-cylinder Renault 456 engine developing just 360 hp.

The replica of the marvellous Caudron C.460 in flight.
This marvel was the first land-based plane in the world to exceed 500 km/h in 1934, powered by an inverted 6-cylinder Renault 456 engine developing just 360 hp.
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Paris Space Hub Dassault Aviation, architecte du futur, est présent dans le Paris Space Hub #ParisAirShow dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/salo… is present in the Paris Space Hubhttps://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/2025-paris-air-show/illustrated-news/paris-space-hub/

Paris Space Hub
Dassault Aviation, architecte du futur, est présent dans le Paris Space Hub
#ParisAirShow
dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/salo… is present in the Paris Space Hubhttps://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/group/2025-paris-air-show/illustrated-news/paris-space-hub/
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Mirage F1 prototype un thé mid 60's. It was a multi-role aircraft, capable of interception missions at supersonic speeds as well as low-altitude penetration missions in all weathers. It was a great success on the export market and over 700 were produced.

Mirage F1 prototype un thé mid 60's.
It was a multi-role aircraft, capable of interception missions at supersonic speeds as well as low-altitude penetration missions in all weathers. It was a great success on the export market and over 700 were produced.