The first prototype Concorde performs smokily for the 1971 Paris Air Show crowd on a rather damp day.

Eastern's "Whisperstar" displayed at the 1971 Paris Air Show wearing show code 164. Later registered N244.

Exhibited at the crowded 1971 Paris Show.

The sole Rabouyt D2 "Heliplane" which was a combination of an autogyro and helicopter. Thrust was from the pusher ducted fan engine. This was the only example completed.

The Prototype Gazuit-Valladeau GV.1020 exhibited at the 1971 Paris Air Salon.

The third prototype Flamingo exhibited at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

The first Shorts SC.7 Skyliner 22-seat all-pax version of the Skyvan on display at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

One of only two examples completed of this ultra large helicopter (plus one incomplete static test airframe). It wears Paris Air Show code H-833. This is the first prototype, and it was later stored / preserved at the MVZ im. Milya factory at Tomilino, and was still there by late 2018. The one on display at Monino since 1975 is the second prototype, which in 2012 was unfortunately and confusingly painted with the same registration.

The prototype Cerva CE-43 Guepard in French Air Force marks at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

US Coast Guard HC-130B from USCG Elizabeth City displayed at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

FAA Sabreliner 40 exhibited at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

The prototype Tupolev Tu-144 making the type's first visit to the West for the 1971 Paris Air Show.

The prototype Dassault Mercure being displayed at the 1971 Paris Air Show.

Argosy C.1 of 114 Squadron based at RAF Benson. Wears the titles of the RAF Air Support Command when attending the Paris Air Show in the support role - hence the temporary red '473' code.