| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sud-Ouest SO-8000 Narval |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sud-Ouest SO-8000 Narval |
| Aircraft Version: | Sud-Ouest SO-8000 Narval |
| C/n (msn): | 02 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Orléans - BricyMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFOJ IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1949 |
| Photo from: | Ed Coates Collection / CAHS |
| Photo ID: | 271891 |
| Photo Comment |
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Unsuccessful attempt to develop a naval fighter. This photo from Sud-Ouest is often claimed to be the first prototype but has the serial 02 on the fin. Confusion stems from the radio mast, which is above the fuselage when registered F-WFKV but below in this photo.. The SO-8000 had a protracted development with many problems and modifications. Moving the radio would have been a minor change. 02 flew first in April 1949, 01 in December. The project was cancelled soon after. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia This photo was added on 18 August 2020, and has since been viewed 477 times. |