France’s first PC-21 breaks cover

The first PC-21 for the French Air Force is towed across the airfield at Stans on May 18. Stephan Widmer PILATUS AIRCRAFT is nearing completion of the first PC-21 for the French Air Force. The incomplete aircraft, ‘01’ (c/n 293), was noted outside the factory at Stans-Buochs, Switzerland, on May 18 when it was towed from the fabrication hall for final assembly. The code ‘709FC’ is for Base Aérienne 709 Cognac- Châteaubernard, although all markings are taped over. The second