Hi guys,
In june I will visit the JPO at Hyeres and will take a look at Orange/Istres for the garuda exercise.
I'm also interested in wrecks and relics and looking for some preserved planes. Maybe someone have some pictures to show.
Grtz rene
Marseille
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Wijgert IJlst
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Re: Marseille
So you are looking for preserved aircraft in the triangle Hyeres/Orange/Istres?
Next to the airport of Marseille is village Saint Victoret with a small museum on government agencies aircraft:
Two are displayed outside:
More is preserved inside the building, like a S-2 Tracker, an CM.170, Mirage 3, MS760 etc.
Another village near Marseille airport is Vitrolles, it has a school which has a Mirage 3 outside. Inside a CM.170, Broussard and a Corvette are believed to be present.
In the industrial estate of Orange village a museum is situated (http://www.musee-a5e.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and is open weekdays between 10-12.00 and 14-17.00hrs LT. But all, except a two orso, can be seen from outside very easy. GPS coordinates are 44° 07.454'N, 4° 50.283E
Check out Cuers dump on the Factory side, and also the aeroclub, for some preserved/dumped goodies.
When in the area, you might want to visit the museum of Montélimar (http://www.meacmtl.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and Valence (CM.175 along A7/E15, exit 15) and some choppers and a Broussard at the airfield. Both a bit more north then Orange, but worth the trip.
Since last year Salon de Provence has two (red/white c/s) Tucano's preserved near the maingate, they are both visible from the housing area. Some say they are part of the firedump.
There is some more w&r around this part of France, but it's a good start to begin with on this topic.
Next to the airport of Marseille is village Saint Victoret with a small museum on government agencies aircraft:
Two are displayed outside:
More is preserved inside the building, like a S-2 Tracker, an CM.170, Mirage 3, MS760 etc.
Another village near Marseille airport is Vitrolles, it has a school which has a Mirage 3 outside. Inside a CM.170, Broussard and a Corvette are believed to be present.
In the industrial estate of Orange village a museum is situated (http://www.musee-a5e.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and is open weekdays between 10-12.00 and 14-17.00hrs LT. But all, except a two orso, can be seen from outside very easy. GPS coordinates are 44° 07.454'N, 4° 50.283E
Check out Cuers dump on the Factory side, and also the aeroclub, for some preserved/dumped goodies.
When in the area, you might want to visit the museum of Montélimar (http://www.meacmtl.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) and Valence (CM.175 along A7/E15, exit 15) and some choppers and a Broussard at the airfield. Both a bit more north then Orange, but worth the trip.
Since last year Salon de Provence has two (red/white c/s) Tucano's preserved near the maingate, they are both visible from the housing area. Some say they are part of the firedump.
There is some more w&r around this part of France, but it's a good start to begin with on this topic.
Kind Regards / Groeten,
Wijgert IJlst
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Re: Marseille
Thanks Wijgert
That's a good start!
Rene
That's a good start!
Rene
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Re: Marseille
I would advise you just buy yourself a copy of EMOOS 2007... it has been a great help for me on any occasion.
Kind Regards / Groeten,
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Re: Marseille
I have a copy and know what to find in that area but I like to see pictures from the stored planes.
It helps me to make decide if it;s worth to drive a few extra kilometers or not....
Grtz Rene
It helps me to make decide if it;s worth to drive a few extra kilometers or not....
Grtz Rene