Creil Collection

Hurel-Dubois HD. 34 F-BHOO
Hurel-Dubois HD.34 F-BHOO (msn 01), one of eight operated by the Institut Geographique Nationale (IGN) from Creil. (later F-AZNH) Date: circa 2003

Dassault Mirage IIIC 10-RC
Armee de l'Air - Dassault Mirage IIIC 10-RC (msn 67), of Escadre de Chasse EC 2/10 Seine, on 5 July 1980, at Base Aerienne 110 Creil. (Armee de l'Air - French Air Force) Date: 1980

Victim of his devotion to duty (colour litho)
2779652 Victim of his devotion to duty (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victim of his devotion to duty)

B-26 Marauder bombers of the 9th Air Force attacking the Creil, Aerial, Air Raid, Bombing, Bombings, yards. 23rd March 1944

Hurel-Dubois HD. 34 F-AZNH
Hurel-Dubois HD.34 F-AZNH (msn 01, formerly F-BHOO) providing shelter at an air display. Previously one of eight operated by the Institut Geographique Nationale (IGN) from Creil. Date: circa 2003

Souvenir postcard from Creil, France
Souvenir postcard from Creil, a commune in the Oise department in northern France. Date: circa 1910s

Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, WW1
Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, during the early stages of the First World War. One of the men (centre) is an Algerian Spahi. Date: 1914

France / Creil
France/Creil

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Creil, France: A Historical Nexus of Aviation and Duty Amidst the verdant landscapes of northern France lies the quaint town of Creil, a place deeply intertwined with aviation history. This serene locale bore witness to pivotal moments during World War I and II. During the First World War, soldiers and civilians gathered at Creil station, their faces etched with determination and concern, as they prepared for the unknown. The air above was a battleground, with B-26 Marauder bombers of the 9th Air Force launching relentless attacks on strategic targets, leaving Creil vulnerable to aerial raids. Fast forward to the Second World War, and the skies above Creil once again echoed with the roar of engines. The Hurel-Dubois HD.34 F-BHOO and Dassault Mirage IIIC 10-RC soared through the clouds, their pilots devoted to their duty. The former, a post-war French jet trainer, and the latter, an iconic Cold War fighter, were both part of the French Air Force's proud legacy. As a memento of this rich history, a souvenir postcard from Creil showcases the picturesque town, a stark contrast to the chaos and turmoil that once defined its skies. The Hurel-Dubois HD.34 F-AZNH graces the postcard, a symbol of the town's enduring connection to aviation. Creil, France - a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who served and the machines that soared above, forever etched in the annals of aviation history.