Marlène Aviation
@aviationmarlene.bsky.social
I talk about the french aviation history, aircraft, projects, and flying machines designed in France.
SE-210 "Caravelle" lover
A scientific mediator in the space industry
SE-210 "Caravelle" lover
A scientific mediator in the space industry
There are 1,000 of you following this account (1,001 to be precise). Thank you to the old followers whom I am delighted to see again on BlueSky, and thank you to the new who are curious to join us!
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
There are 1,000 of you following this account (1,001 to be precise). Thank you to the old followers whom I am delighted to see again on BlueSky, and thank you to the new who are curious to join us!
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
My favourite mail plane. Yes, I did say mail plane. Here is the Leduc 016 converted into the 010-03 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My favourite mail plane. Yes, I did say mail plane. Here is the Leduc 016 converted into the 010-03 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
Reposted by Marlène Aviation
🚀 Appel à la communauté !
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🚀 Appel à la communauté !
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
The Dewoitine D.620 was a prototype airliner from the 1930s developed in parallel with the smaller D.338.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Dewoitine D.620 was a prototype airliner from the 1930s developed in parallel with the smaller D.338.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The Morane-Saulnier MS-1500 ‘Epervier’ from 1958 was a prototype ground attack aircraft.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Morane-Saulnier MS-1500 ‘Epervier’ from 1958 was a prototype ground attack aircraft.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
First version of the SO.6020 ‘Espadon’ from 1948, the first prototype of a French jet fighter aircraft.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
First version of the SO.6020 ‘Espadon’ from 1948, the first prototype of a French jet fighter aircraft.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
I didn't know this existed, but there are film archives of the test of the Riout 120T ‘Alerion’, an experimental ornithopter from 1937.
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I didn't know this existed, but there are film archives of the test of the Riout 120T ‘Alerion’, an experimental ornithopter from 1937.
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
First public presentation of the HM-14 "Pou du Ciel" in flight in 1934 at Orly.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
First public presentation of the HM-14 "Pou du Ciel" in flight in 1934 at Orly.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
Loading luggage and postal cargo into the nose of the Dewoitine D.338 three-engine aircraft in 1942.
© Images défense
© Images défense
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Loading luggage and postal cargo into the nose of the Dewoitine D.338 three-engine aircraft in 1942.
© Images défense
© Images défense
Two Latécoère 298 torpedo bombers, ready for flight in the late 1930s.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Two Latécoère 298 torpedo bombers, ready for flight in the late 1930s.
The L-33 light aircraft was a small plane built in 1932 by Leyat and Jacquemin, who began work on it in September 1932.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The L-33 light aircraft was a small plane built in 1932 by Leyat and Jacquemin, who began work on it in September 1932.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
The last remaining example of a beautiful transport aircraft, the SO.30 ‘Bretagne’, on display in front of the Airbus site in Saint Nazaire. In its day, in the mid-1940s, it was one of the first pressurised transport aircraft to be mass-produced.
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The last remaining example of a beautiful transport aircraft, the SO.30 ‘Bretagne’, on display in front of the Airbus site in Saint Nazaire. In its day, in the mid-1940s, it was one of the first pressurised transport aircraft to be mass-produced.
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
A Farman "Goliath", converted into a seaplane, attempting to drop a torpedo during the 1920s.
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A Farman "Goliath", converted into a seaplane, attempting to drop a torpedo during the 1920s.
Using a Lioré et Olivier heavy bomber, Lamothe demonstrated that it was possible to transport vehicles such as cars, his own being installed under the fuselage.
© Images défense
© Images défense
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Using a Lioré et Olivier heavy bomber, Lamothe demonstrated that it was possible to transport vehicles such as cars, his own being installed under the fuselage.
© Images défense
© Images défense
The Latécoère 302 was a French ‘exploration’ seaplane used during the Second World War by the French Naval Aviation for maritime patrols. They were derived from the legendary Laté 300 ‘Croix Du Sud’ postal seaplane.
© Images défense
© Images défense
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Latécoère 302 was a French ‘exploration’ seaplane used during the Second World War by the French Naval Aviation for maritime patrols. They were derived from the legendary Laté 300 ‘Croix Du Sud’ postal seaplane.
© Images défense
© Images défense
Caravelle Horizon was a study for an American version of the Caravelle, equipped with General Electric engines.
A contract was signed between Sud-Aviation & Douglas, for marketing it in the USA, but Douglas put the project on hold, studied the French aircraft as possible and, launched the DC9.
A contract was signed between Sud-Aviation & Douglas, for marketing it in the USA, but Douglas put the project on hold, studied the French aircraft as possible and, launched the DC9.
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Caravelle Horizon was a study for an American version of the Caravelle, equipped with General Electric engines.
A contract was signed between Sud-Aviation & Douglas, for marketing it in the USA, but Douglas put the project on hold, studied the French aircraft as possible and, launched the DC9.
A contract was signed between Sud-Aviation & Douglas, for marketing it in the USA, but Douglas put the project on hold, studied the French aircraft as possible and, launched the DC9.
In june 1930, Henri Guillaumet, pilot on the Buenos Aires-Santiago mail service, crashed his Potez 25 in the Andes Mountains, waiting 2 days for rescue before finally leaving on foot. He walked for 3 days and 3 nights before collapsing in front of a shepherdess who came to his aid.
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
In june 1930, Henri Guillaumet, pilot on the Buenos Aires-Santiago mail service, crashed his Potez 25 in the Andes Mountains, waiting 2 days for rescue before finally leaving on foot. He walked for 3 days and 3 nights before collapsing in front of a shepherdess who came to his aid.
That sums up Caravelle nicely... It's an Air France advert from 1959 promoting the introduction of its first jets to its network.
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
That sums up Caravelle nicely... It's an Air France advert from 1959 promoting the introduction of its first jets to its network.
The magnificent Rafale solo display, 2025 edition.
© CHRIS LOFTING
© CHRIS LOFTING
October 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
The magnificent Rafale solo display, 2025 edition.
© CHRIS LOFTING
© CHRIS LOFTING
I didn't know this, but the Breguet "Deux Ponts" has already visited the USA and Canada on a few rare occasions, stopping off in Greenland.
Here in 1961 for an end-of-year trip for the class of '59 at the Air Force Academy.
© Collection Gerard Gaudineau / Tradition-Air
Here in 1961 for an end-of-year trip for the class of '59 at the Air Force Academy.
© Collection Gerard Gaudineau / Tradition-Air
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I didn't know this, but the Breguet "Deux Ponts" has already visited the USA and Canada on a few rare occasions, stopping off in Greenland.
Here in 1961 for an end-of-year trip for the class of '59 at the Air Force Academy.
© Collection Gerard Gaudineau / Tradition-Air
Here in 1961 for an end-of-year trip for the class of '59 at the Air Force Academy.
© Collection Gerard Gaudineau / Tradition-Air
The "Flèche" by Lanzi et Billard is probably the first delta wing aircraft ever built. This astonishing machine, constructed in 1910, was powered by two push-pull propellers.
No flights have been reported, but the aircraft could certainly have flown if the speed had been sufficient.
No flights have been reported, but the aircraft could certainly have flown if the speed had been sufficient.
October 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The "Flèche" by Lanzi et Billard is probably the first delta wing aircraft ever built. This astonishing machine, constructed in 1910, was powered by two push-pull propellers.
No flights have been reported, but the aircraft could certainly have flown if the speed had been sufficient.
No flights have been reported, but the aircraft could certainly have flown if the speed had been sufficient.
Two prototypes of the most beautiful French fighter jets, the "Mirage 2000" and the less fortunate but spectacular "Super Mirage 4000".
Here, a flight probably in 1978 or 1979.
© Dassault Aviation
Here, a flight probably in 1978 or 1979.
© Dassault Aviation
October 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Two prototypes of the most beautiful French fighter jets, the "Mirage 2000" and the less fortunate but spectacular "Super Mirage 4000".
Here, a flight probably in 1978 or 1979.
© Dassault Aviation
Here, a flight probably in 1978 or 1979.
© Dassault Aviation
The first production Breguet Br.763 "Deux Ponts" manufactured in 1951, seen here during a demonstration flight.
© Images Défense
© Images Défense
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The first production Breguet Br.763 "Deux Ponts" manufactured in 1951, seen here during a demonstration flight.
© Images Défense
© Images Défense