My apologies if this has been posted already (quick forum search found nothing).
A few pics of the first hops of Jean-Marie Garric’s Potez 63-11 replica in the US:
By: Stepwilk - 18th July 2012 at 18:44
Sounds about right…three light MGs.
By: avion ancien - 18th July 2012 at 18:41
You’ll find details of the armament of the Potez 63-11 at http://www.aviafrance.com/aviafrance1.php?ID=1361&ID_CONSTRUCTEUR=1057&ANNEE=0&ID_MISSION=0&MOTCLEF=
By: Stepwilk - 18th July 2012 at 18:12
I have seen a couple of references to the 63-11 having as many as 12 light machine guns, making it the most heavily armed aircraft in the air at the time. I find this doubtful, but can anybody prove me wrong?
By: snowen250 - 16th July 2012 at 12:41
What an excellent sight! I had no idea one of these was being made, makes a nice change as some have said.
If this does come to the UK, or more likely France, il have to go and see it. Otherwise looks like im off to Texas….
Simon
By: avion ancien - 15th July 2012 at 13:17
Let’s hope! If they can bring the Caudron C.460 replica over to there from the USA, maybe they’ll do the same with the Potez 63-11 replica.
By: Collis - 15th July 2012 at 12:41
Will it be at Le………………………………….Bourget
By: Oxcart - 14th July 2012 at 18:57
That’s lovely! Had no idea this was going on!
Well done, that man!
By: The Blue Max - 14th July 2012 at 18:30
What a superb machine, many congrats to all involved a truly fantastic achievment! 🙂 Makes a change from a Spitfire:diablo::diablo:
By: Supermarine305 - 14th July 2012 at 14:36
Very nice! Are there any originals left?
Regards
No, alas.
I am not sure there are any French twins remaining from WWII. (This is where i hope someone steps in and proves me wrong).
Would be nice is the Musee de l’Air could have their own copy of an important and not too bad plane.
By: Orion - 14th July 2012 at 11:33
Very nice! Are there any originals left?
Regards
By: avion ancien - 14th July 2012 at 11:25
……………with a commentary in French, perhaps !!!!!!!!!
By: low'n'slow - 14th July 2012 at 10:48
Superb…..
I have to be the first. Will it be at L……. :diablo:
By: Stieglitz - 14th July 2012 at 10:33
Great project. What a nice result after so much work. Respect!
Grts
By: Wyvernfan - 14th July 2012 at 10:18
More info and photos here
http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2012/03/02/a-potez-63-11-will-soon-fly-in-texas/
Rob
By: sopwith.7f1 - 14th July 2012 at 09:05
Absolutely Fantastic.
Now anyone fancy building an airworthy Hampden etc ???.
Bob T.
By: D1566 - 14th July 2012 at 08:29
wow … !
By: Wyvernfan - 14th July 2012 at 08:17
That is an amazing re-creation, and looks superb. Thank goodness for those prepared to ‘step out of the box’!
Rob
By: Newforest - 14th July 2012 at 08:12
Where does it say this took place in the U. S.?
Harlingen, TX. 🙂
http://www.worldwarbirdnews.com/2012/03/02/a-potez-63-11-will-soon-fly-in-texas/
By: duxfordhawk - 14th July 2012 at 07:36
Now that is very very nice indeed.
By: DaveM2 - 14th July 2012 at 07:28
Where does it say this took place in the U. S.?
The US is where Garric is based, as is his aviation biz.
Dave
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