| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | F-AYFM |
| Military Code: | 315-WJ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Socata TB-30 Epsilon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Socata TB-30/31 Epsilon/Oméga |
| Aircraft Version: | Socata TB-30 Epsilon |
| C/n (msn): | 67 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | GE 315 / EALA 9/72 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Saint-Dizier - RobinsonMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFSI IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Journées Portes Ouvertes 2022 |
| Photo Date: | 25 June 2022 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 472704 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Epsilon is now out of French military service. It looked small and antiquated here seen next to its successor, the PC-21, which should eventually replace the Alpha Jet too. This warbird belongs to the Aerofox company at Beaune-Challanges (LFGF). I gather EALA 9/72 was a French army aviation unit in the Algerian War and its badge shows Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Little Prince. The date 15 August 1956 is also worn. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 June 2022, and has since been viewed 262 times. |