Mirage F1 Marine...

leptiprince · February 26, 2018, 04:41:28 AM

" Is not a what if "

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PR19_Kit · February 26, 2018, 05:05:43 AM

Ooooh, the Mirage F1, the French Hunter.

Captain Canada · February 26, 2018, 05:37:21 AM

Beauty. Really looks the part to me !

NARSES2 · February 26, 2018, 06:11:47 AM

Gorgeous

zenrat · February 27, 2018, 03:12:50 AM

Very nice. Which kit please?

Weaver · February 27, 2018, 03:38:07 AM

That looks good - almost a should-have-been...

Why they didn't 'just' put a hook on the F.1 and use it to replace the Crusaders AND the Etendard IVs (with different radars) is one of history's mysteries.

Thorvic · February 27, 2018, 04:06:02 AM

Quote from: Weaver on February 27, 2018, 03:38:07 AM
That looks good - almost a should-have-been...

Why they didn't 'just' put a hook on the F.1 and use it to replace the Crusaders AND the Etendard IVs (with different radars) is one of history's mysteries.

Pretty sure there was a Mirage F-1M proposal, will need to check references when I get home

leptiprince · February 27, 2018, 07:24:49 AM

This kit ist Spécial Hobby 1/72

The story of this photo is spent on the Naval Air Station Nimes-Garons where this Mirage F1 of the Air Force was diverted (weather, oil shorts ...?) And it is posed in the evening.
After landing, at the car park,
the pilot would have been a little "insistent" with the mechanics all circling the plane with them as a consultant.
So much so that tired, a mechanic told him "it's good, we can do we also have Mirage F1 in the Naval Air!"
The pilot has remained incredulous and septic,
so champagne was put into play to bet that everyone was sure to win.

However, the next morning, the proof of this statement was made to the detriment of his device!

zenrat · February 28, 2018, 02:22:18 AM

Weaver · February 28, 2018, 05:05:58 AM

Small point of order if I may? Shouldn't this thread be on the 'Current And Finished Projects' board rather than the 'Aircraft (etc..) by Topic' board?