Nice to see the thread back! I’m currently studying for my English exam next Monday 😀

One thing is amazing though. A thread about spelling and we haven’t heard from James:D

don’t forget “websight” :p

You have to tie them to your head, pointy sides up, stand in the pasture and go Mooo:diablo:

Although I love it to bits and am delighted to have been able to save her, I have taken to describing her (XN728) as 2 tonne of scrap shaped like a Lightning!!!!!

So is the restoration still going ahead?

Fouga 23 – In the flying pic i posted the arrester hook is down in what looks like a flyby. I always thought it was a drop down arrangement that could only be re-locked in the up position after landing. So are they hydraulically operated, or maybe have some sort of cable retraction system? Or was this a landing using an airfield arrester system maybe?

Well, my specialisation is the Magister. I’m not so familiar with the Zéphir as it is a vastly different airframe. But from what I remember it is indeed a drop down arrangement. I do not remember it having a retraction mechanism. The Zéphir is quite a rare bird. Only France operated them and only around 30 were built (As opposed to over 900 Magisters).

Thanks for posting that picture Aviation Ancien! Had the pleasure of flying with Jack. Always an experience 😀

Was the cockpit saved?

I visited once. Superb museum. Bit expensive though.