France invades Oshkosh! In what has to be undivided of the most ambitious transatlantic undertakings.France invades Oshkosh! In what has to be undivided of the most ambitious transatlantic undertakings, sum of two units restored Dassault MD312 Flamant if (Flamingo) twin-engine military liaison aircraft will burst from Paris to Oshkosh accompanied on 19 general aviation aircraft of the French Euro Squadron. The aircraft are scheduled to depart Paris upon 18 July and arrive at Wittman Regional Airport forward the 25 July opening day. The MD312 was designed shortly after WWII at Marcel Dassault and Paul Deplante. The French dominion held a competition to originate a twin-engine liaison aircraft for the French military and Dassault won on the outside over the SO94 and Siebel NC701 because the design was lighter and more maneuverable. sum of two units German-designed Snecma 12S Argus engines power the plane. Dassault built 325 Flamants, Originally, three 312 were planning to make the flight, nevertheless financial resources and parts availability narrowed the field to brace It will cost about $60000 for airplane to fly to and from Oshkosh (EAA) Copyright Challenge Publications Inc. Jul 2005 |
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