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  1. F.L.

    Besson MB.35 and MB.411 observation floatplanes.

    The Besson MB.35 "Passe-Partout" and its derivatives MB.41 and MB.411 are French observation seaplanes designed to operate from the submarine cruiser Surcouf. Two MB.35 prototypes were produced, one of which was lost by accident, and the second was converted into the MB.410 prototype was...
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    • fleet air arm floatplane french navy fs surcouf submarine
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    • Forum: Aviation & Space
  2. A

    PA.28, first Clemenceau carrier.

    You all know that the name "clemenceau" apply to an old french carrier, now dismantled in France (after some, eeerhm, humiliating atempts to scrap it overseas). building of this ship started in 1954, the hull was laid down in 1957, and the ship entered service in 1961. It was withdrawn in...
  3. Jemiba

    french hydrofoil missile boat

    Just found today in Icaré 1971 issue,french project for a hydrofoil missile boat. As it's desigantion is SA-850, I think it had been a project of the naval branch (?) od Sud-Aviation ? Nevertheless, maybe it's interesting for you ... displacement : 75 t, speed 48 knots, armament 4 x Exocet and...
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    • cold war direction technique des constructions navales early 1970s france french navy hydrofoil marine nationale sud aviation
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Secret Naval Projects
  4. TinWing

    Mirage IV M: Dassault's strategic strike aircraft for the cancelled PA58 carrier

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