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Armee de l Air - Sud-Aviation SE. 121 Caravelle F-RAFG
Armee de l Air (French Air Force) - Sud-Aviation SE.121 Caravelle F-RAFG (msn 141) of Commandement du Transport Aerien Militaire, in use as a VIP Transport for President Charles de Gaulle. Intended for Air France, registered F-BJTK and named Principaute de Monaco but not delivred. Delivered to Commandement du Transport Aerien Militaire on 13 September 1963 and withdrawn from use on 28 March 1980 and stored at Le Bourget airport. Date: circa 1968
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1963 1980 Aerien Airport Armee Bourget Caravelle Delivered Gaulle Intended Lair Militaire Monaco Named Registered Stored Sud Aviation Withdrawn
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This photograph showcases the Armee de l'Air's (French Air Force) Sud-Aviation SE.121 Caravelle F-RAFG (msn 141), a VIP transport aircraft that once served the esteemed role of carrying President Charles de Gaulle. Initially intended for Air France with the registration F-BJTK and the name "Principaute de Monaco," this Caravelle was delivered to Commandement du Transport Aerien Militaire (Military Air Transport Command) on September 13, 1963. The Caravelle, a versatile aircraft produced by Sud-Aviation, was a significant addition to the French Air Force's fleet. This particular aircraft was withdrawn from service on March 28, 1980, and subsequently stored at Le Bourget airport. The Caravelle, with its distinctive design and advanced features, revolutionized short-haul air travel during its commercial era. However, this photograph highlights its unique role in French military history, as a VIP transport for the President of the French Republic. The aircraft's sleek lines and imposing presence are a testament to the engineering prowess of the time, making for an intriguing glimpse into the past.
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