Ailes Collection

Madame Carnaval's float at the Nice carnival, 1909 (postcard)
1953904 Madame Carnaval's float at the Nice carnival, 1909 (postcard); (add.info.: Madame Carnaval's float at the Nice carnival. Postcard, France, 1909. Private collection); Photo © CCI.

Fouga CM. 170 Magister 529 - FTF-VB
Fouga CM.170R Magister 529 / FTF-VB, ex Patrouille de France, at Ailes Anciennes Toulouse, on Toulouse - Blagnac airport. Date: circa 1990

McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 58-0282 (msn 654), shortly after arrival at Ailes Anciennes Toulouse, on Toulouse - Blagnac airport. Date: circa 1990

Sud-Aviation SO. 4050 Vautour iiB 640
Sud-Aviation SO.4050 Vautour iiB 640 (msn 119), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum. Date: circa 1990

Morane-Saulnier MS. 733 Alcyon 106 - VO
Morane-Saulnier MS.733 Alcyon 106 / VO, at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum. Date: circa 1985

Dassault Mystere IVA, at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum. Date: circa 2000

Dassault Super Mystere B2 12-UA (msn 048), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum. Date: circa 2000

Aero Spacelines 337SGT-201F Guppy F-BPPA (msn 2), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6789, at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 58-0282 (msn 654), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SPS Fishbed 770 (msn 94A4509), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Dassault Mystere IVA 44 (msn 044), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21M Fishbed 22+86 (msn 960513), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Fouga CM. 170R Magister 529 - F-TFVB - 2
Fouga CM.170R Magister 529 / F-TFVB / 2 (msn 178), ex Patrouille de France, at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak FU-125 - 8S-C
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak FU-125 / 8S-C (ex USAF 53-6760), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 10B3 F-GHMU (msn 249), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

F+W - Hawker Hunter F. 58 J-4065
F+W / Hawker Hunter F.58 J-4065 (msn 41H/697432), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Sud-Aviation H-34A 116RB (msn 116), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Armstrong-Whitworth Meteor NF. 11 NF. 11-8 - BG
Armstrong-Whitworth Meteor NF.11 NF.11-8 / BG (msn AW.5564), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Dassault MD. 312 Flamant 227
Dassault MD.312 Flamant 227 (msn 227), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Dassault Super Mystere B2 12-UA (msn 048), at the Ailes Anciennes Toulouse Museum, in November 1998. Date: 1998

Icarus, c. 1900
CMY15447 Icarus, c.1900 by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Sidney Meteyard)

Ms 3045 fol. 68v Lady Philosophy offers to Boethius the wings that will enable his mind to
XIR347311 Ms 3045 fol.68v Lady Philosophy offers to Boethius the wings that will enable his mind to fly aloft (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Relief depicting Daedalus and Icarus, 1st-2nd century (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI197234 Relief depicting Daedalus and Icarus, 1st-2nd century (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Torlonia, Rome, Italy; Alinari

L Avion no 3, les ailes repliees (engraving)
5228461 L Avion no 3, les ailes repliees (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Avion no 3, les ailes repliees)

Ms 3045 fol. 94r Lady Philosophy leads Boethius in flight into the sky on the wings that
XIR347312 Ms 3045 fol.94r Lady Philosophy leads Boethius in flight into the sky on the wings that she has given him; God the Father looks on in blessing (vellum) by French School

The Rocky Twins in 1928, Paris, taken whilst appearing at the Casino de Paris in Les Ailes de Paris (1927) Date: 1927

Brochure cover for Les Ailes de Paris, Casino de Paris
Brochure cover for Les Ailes de Paris, featuring Maurice Chevalier, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

A scene from Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris
The scene Une Femme dans le Fourrure from Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris from Paris Plaisirs number 66, December 1927 Date: 1928

A Mask, c. 1897 (plaster)
XKH149091 A Mask, c.1897 (plaster) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 18.5x28x6.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

Flora and Zephyr, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR160455 Flora and Zephyr, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Mulhouse, France; (add.info.: Roman goddess of budding spring, cereals, fruit trees)

Projet d appareil, pour evaluer approximativement la force des helices, roues ailes applicables e la direction des a erostat

La plus prodigieuse conquete de l humanite, les ailes. Print shows a fallen winged figure, other figures in historical costumes of several eras, and a winged figure soaring towards an airplane

Poster advertising silent film, Les Ailes (Wings)
Poster advertising the French version of an American silent film, Les Ailes (Wings), by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Llasky, set during the First World War. circa 1920s

Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris
Programme cover for Les Ailes de Paris at the Casino de Paris, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

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"Ailes: A Journey Through Aviation History" Step into the world of aviation and witness the magnificent wings that have graced our skies. From the sleek Lockheed T-33A DT-102 to the agile Fouga CM. 170 Magister 529 - FTF-VB, each aircraft tells a story of innovation and determination. Among them stands the mighty Lockheed T-33A-5-LO 58-0486, a symbol of strength and precision. Its presence commands attention as it soars through the clouds with grace and power. Next in line is the McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 58-0282, an embodiment of speed and agility. With its streamlined design, it effortlessly cuts through the air, leaving behind a trail of awe-inspiring maneuvers. The Sud-Aviation SO. 4050 Vautour iiB 640 takes center stage with its striking appearance. This formidable jet showcases both beauty and brawn as it dominates the sky with its impressive capabilities. Witnessing the Morane-Saulnier MS. 733 Alcyon 106 - VO evokes nostalgia for simpler times in aviation history. Its classic charm reminds us of where we started on this incredible journey. Moving forward, we encounter two legends: Dassault Mystere IVA and Dassault Super Mystere B2 12-UA. These iconic French jets represent technological advancements that pushed boundaries beyond imagination. Prepare to be amazed by Aero Spacelines' colossal creation –the Guppy F-BPPA– which defies conventional aircraft design with its unique shape built for transporting oversized cargo across vast distances. As we delve deeper into history, we come across Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6789; an emblematic fighter jet known for its versatility in combat situations –a true hero among aerial warriors.