French Navy Falcon 10 Prestwick 24/06/24

[prefontaine72]

Great to get this today on a gas and go from Islay of all places, then headed back to France a rare machine
nowadays ive not seen many of these myself too be honest, and the added bonus with the 70th Anniversary markings
French Navy Falcon 10 '32' 70th Anniversary markings by DOUGLAS CONNERY, on Flickr
French Navy Falcon 10 '32' '70th Anniversary markings by DOUGLAS CONNERY, on Flickr
Dougie

[Mustang531]

Nice shots and great to see an elderly type still active. Even civilian machines are rare nowadays, thanks for sharing these with us.

[paddyboy]

Smart-looking bird there, Dougie

Well caught and thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[NickB]

Lovely pics - saw it yesterday at c. FL300 high over West Berks heading South.

[James Cutting]

Very nice shots there Dougie, looks a great little jet and a nice scheme too

[XWP29]

Great catch Dougie

[PD24]

Great pics, Dougie. I see they changed the runway for departure, just to keep you on your toes!

[warthog56]

Really crisp and sharp pair of images Dougie. So nice to see something of my "youth" still going strong. Well captured. Thank you.

[prefontaine72]

Thanks for all the comments guys very much appreciated Think my first French Navy Falcon was 1981 at Greenham Common
and cant believe they are still going strong real bonus with this brilliant I have no idea how many they still have flying too be honest i mean
the French Navy ?????

[Nighthawke]

Lovely shots here mate

May I politely suggest you read the forum rules, in particular rule 20.

Just helpful advice.

[Seacat192]

Quoted post deleted as per Rule 20.

[Rhys A.P]

people literally posted above doing the same thing no? what is wrong with my comment ..

[Seacat192]

Certainly similar posts to yours, but those members have each been on this Forum for several years and are not making multiple posts in an apparent bid to boost their ‘post count’ to gain access to the privileged areas.

Several members of the site have pointed out their concerns to the Admin/Moderator team.

[Seacat192]

Another great offering from Prestwick.

You definitely get a nice variety of airframes through your local.


Roger

[Nighthawke]

Love these little jets and you've done this one justice. The French Navy had seven and lost one in 1980 but he other six are apparently still active (credit to PlaneBase).

Saw my first at IAT '87 and still need one of the six.

[skippyscage]

Thanks for all the comments guys very much appreciated Think my first French Navy Falcon was 1981 at Greenham Common
and cant believe they are still going strong real bonus with this brilliant I have no idea how many they still have flying too be honest i mean
the French Navy ?????

they still have 5 active! (143 hasn't flown in a long time, which PB still shows as active)

[Knife 04]

Great stuff Dougie - good to see you back posting from Prestwick

[Herkchaser]

Very nice Dougie.

[Stratocruiser]

Another first class capture of a lovely old photogenic bird.
Thanks for sharing them

[prefontaine72]

Thanks for all comments guys and of course the info cheers . Had one of the crew commenting on my photo on flickr and
he basically said they will be back through soon here's hoping