This unique DHC-5 Quiet Short-Haul Research Aircraft (QSRA) variant was a NASA research aircraft modified to study and develop Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) technology. The QSRA was among other things modified with 4 Lycoming F102 turbofan engines. It first flew in this configuration in 1978. This aircraft even performed a landing and takeoff on the US aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, (of course) requiring neither arresting gear nor catapult launch. The techniques learned from this Buffalo stood model for the Boeing YC-14/C-17 programme and is now preserved at Moffett Museum's airpark (CA)

Present at the static of Le Bourget was this Alpha Jet, destined for the Egypt Air Force. The aircraft was delivered shortly after the show to El Minya air base where it was assigned to the Weapon Training Brigade. Egypt ordered thirty MS1 variants of which four were built in France while 26 were assembled in Egypt during the late 70s and early 80s. Fifteen new-built MS2 were ordered in the early 80s, directly produced by the manufacturer.

This Tigereye (FMS serial 84-0194) became 1708 in Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) service. The aircraft was withdrawn from use from 10sq (operating out of Taif/King Fahd Air Base) in the late nineties. Northrop used the aircraft in 1983 during its promotion campaign for the type at the international trade show at Le Bourget.

A Mirage 5 destined for the Egypt air force at the static display at Le Bourget. On the tail you can read the Arabic digits of the serial.

First ATR for Malindo Air waiting for its titles.

To be B-17003

About to leave Toulouse for its delivery flight.

On a test flight after overhaul at VIH Aerospace. Carries N304HA under the taped registration.

Reregistered VH-AYY in 1958. After several more registration changes and an accident it became VH-AKQ again in 1994. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

Sold in Panama in 1938. 1940s Delta Air Lines photo. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

Registered October 2010.

Crashed Skykomish, Washington, on September 26, 1970. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

One of two imported from Mexico the other year by VIH Aerospace. This one was retained for Vancouver Island Helicopters and is contracted to the forestry service on standby for wildfires. The all-white paint scheme is probably to facilitate a quick sale if one comes up.

Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

Crested Butte, Gunnison Colorado livery

Fiat publicity photo. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

Photo taken during operations against rebels. There is an official RAF photo of this aircraft dropping its bombs that was likely taken by Sidney Hatter during the same mission.