Marlène Aviation
@aviationmarlene.bsky.social
I talk about the french aviation history, aircraft, projects, and flying machines designed in France.
SE-210 "Caravelle" lover
A scientific mediator in the space industry
SE-210 "Caravelle" lover
A scientific mediator in the space industry
The 1936 Lioré et Olivier LeO H-47 was a flying boat designed to carry passengers and mail, but when the Second World War broke out, this type of aircraft was converted for use as a maritime patrol and liaison aircraft.
© Olivier Beerneart
© Olivier Beerneart
November 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The 1936 Lioré et Olivier LeO H-47 was a flying boat designed to carry passengers and mail, but when the Second World War broke out, this type of aircraft was converted for use as a maritime patrol and liaison aircraft.
© Olivier Beerneart
© Olivier Beerneart
I know the SNCASO SO.4000 "Vautour I" prototype bomber from 1951 was a bit of a dud, but despite its strange appearance on the ground with its disproportionate landing gear, I really like it...
Seriously, look at it!
Seriously, look at it!
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I know the SNCASO SO.4000 "Vautour I" prototype bomber from 1951 was a bit of a dud, but despite its strange appearance on the ground with its disproportionate landing gear, I really like it...
Seriously, look at it!
Seriously, look at it!
The Dassault 'Falcon' 20G, known in the USA as the HU-25C 'Guardian', is a French business jet that has enjoyed worldwide success.
It has been used by NASA since 2011 to provide a medium-altitude, medium-range platform for remote sensing instruments and satellite support
© NASA
It has been used by NASA since 2011 to provide a medium-altitude, medium-range platform for remote sensing instruments and satellite support
© NASA
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The Dassault 'Falcon' 20G, known in the USA as the HU-25C 'Guardian', is a French business jet that has enjoyed worldwide success.
It has been used by NASA since 2011 to provide a medium-altitude, medium-range platform for remote sensing instruments and satellite support
© NASA
It has been used by NASA since 2011 to provide a medium-altitude, medium-range platform for remote sensing instruments and satellite support
© NASA
Mr Leduc's beautiful silver bird, the 010.
Excerpt from the cover of Aviation Magazine No. 27, 1951.
Excerpt from the cover of Aviation Magazine No. 27, 1951.
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Mr Leduc's beautiful silver bird, the 010.
Excerpt from the cover of Aviation Magazine No. 27, 1951.
Excerpt from the cover of Aviation Magazine No. 27, 1951.
In 1911, French engineer Denhaut began construction of a hull seaplane, the first in history, with a very important innovation: the step, which facilitates the aircraft's take-off.
The aircraft was mass-produced thanks to the partnership between Donnet and Lévêque.
The aircraft was mass-produced thanks to the partnership between Donnet and Lévêque.
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
In 1911, French engineer Denhaut began construction of a hull seaplane, the first in history, with a very important innovation: the step, which facilitates the aircraft's take-off.
The aircraft was mass-produced thanks to the partnership between Donnet and Lévêque.
The aircraft was mass-produced thanks to the partnership between Donnet and Lévêque.
A "Dragon Rapide" operated by Air France.
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
A "Dragon Rapide" operated by Air France.
First prototype of the ‘Voltigeur’ from 1958, a three-seater anti-guerrilla warfare aircraft.
The 2nd prototype, no longer equipped with a piston engine but with 2 Turboméca “Bastan” engines, broke up in flight during its seventh flight on 9 January 1959, killing its entire crew.
The 2nd prototype, no longer equipped with a piston engine but with 2 Turboméca “Bastan” engines, broke up in flight during its seventh flight on 9 January 1959, killing its entire crew.
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
First prototype of the ‘Voltigeur’ from 1958, a three-seater anti-guerrilla warfare aircraft.
The 2nd prototype, no longer equipped with a piston engine but with 2 Turboméca “Bastan” engines, broke up in flight during its seventh flight on 9 January 1959, killing its entire crew.
The 2nd prototype, no longer equipped with a piston engine but with 2 Turboméca “Bastan” engines, broke up in flight during its seventh flight on 9 January 1959, killing its entire crew.
The NC.860 and its somewhat unusual architecture. It was a prototype light multi-role aircraft. Only one was built, and it made its maiden flight on 29 July 1949.
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The NC.860 and its somewhat unusual architecture. It was a prototype light multi-role aircraft. Only one was built, and it made its maiden flight on 29 July 1949.
Nord 1402 "Gerfaut" was an experimental aircraft, one of the very first french delta-wing aircraft in 1954.
On 3 August, piloted by André Turcat, it became one of the first European aircraft to break the sound barrier in horizontal flight, without even using afterburners. Illustration by Jean Masse.
On 3 August, piloted by André Turcat, it became one of the first European aircraft to break the sound barrier in horizontal flight, without even using afterburners. Illustration by Jean Masse.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Nord 1402 "Gerfaut" was an experimental aircraft, one of the very first french delta-wing aircraft in 1954.
On 3 August, piloted by André Turcat, it became one of the first European aircraft to break the sound barrier in horizontal flight, without even using afterburners. Illustration by Jean Masse.
On 3 August, piloted by André Turcat, it became one of the first European aircraft to break the sound barrier in horizontal flight, without even using afterburners. Illustration by Jean Masse.
There are 1,000 of you following this account (1,001 to be precise). Thank you to the old followers whom I am delighted to see again on BlueSky, and thank you to the new who are curious to join us!
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
November 13, 2025 at 11:58 AM
There are 1,000 of you following this account (1,001 to be precise). Thank you to the old followers whom I am delighted to see again on BlueSky, and thank you to the new who are curious to join us!
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
To mark this nice round number, here is the Breguet Br.1001 Taon, a light fighter aircraft from 1957.
My favourite mail plane. Yes, I did say mail plane. Here is the Leduc 016 converted into the 010-03 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My favourite mail plane. Yes, I did say mail plane. Here is the Leduc 016 converted into the 010-03 at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
Reposted by Marlène Aviation
🚀 Appel à la communauté !
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🚀 Appel à la communauté !
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
L’association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse recherche des pièces pour son Breguet Alizé :
To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
To validate the design of the "Mirage IIIV" VTOL fighter, a demonstrator named Balzac V was built in 1962.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
It was equipped with innovations such as Dassault's first electric flight controls and the use of telemetry to communicate flight data in real time with the ground.
The Dewoitine D.620 was a prototype airliner from the 1930s developed in parallel with the smaller D.338.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
November 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Dewoitine D.620 was a prototype airliner from the 1930s developed in parallel with the smaller D.338.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The only prototype built did not go into mass production due to its poor flight characteristics, in addition to the fact that Air France was fully satisfied with its D.338s.
The Morane-Saulnier MS-1500 ‘Epervier’ from 1958 was a prototype ground attack aircraft.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Morane-Saulnier MS-1500 ‘Epervier’ from 1958 was a prototype ground attack aircraft.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
In the cockpit, the observer sat in front and the pilot sat behind, in a slightly raised seat. This configuration gave both crew members excellent visibility for their respective tasks.
First version of the SO.6020 ‘Espadon’ from 1948, the first prototype of a French jet fighter aircraft.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
First version of the SO.6020 ‘Espadon’ from 1948, the first prototype of a French jet fighter aircraft.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
The aircraft was manoeuvrable but too heavy and underpowered, and never entered service, with the Dassault Ouragan being preferred instead.
I didn't know this existed, but there are film archives of the test of the Riout 120T ‘Alerion’, an experimental ornithopter from 1937.
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I didn't know this existed, but there are film archives of the test of the Riout 120T ‘Alerion’, an experimental ornithopter from 1937.
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
Following wind tunnel tests, the wings broke and the project was abandoned.
© ONERA
The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The "CT.10" was a post-war French target drone, based on the German V1 with a slightly different architecture and dimensions.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
Over 400 units were produced and used by France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Sweden.
First public presentation of the HM-14 "Pou du Ciel" in flight in 1934 at Orly.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
November 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
First public presentation of the HM-14 "Pou du Ciel" in flight in 1934 at Orly.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
A presentation of new light and economical aircraft had been organised there. Mignet gave a masterful 15-minute demonstration of his aircraft in flight.
Loading luggage and postal cargo into the nose of the Dewoitine D.338 three-engine aircraft in 1942.
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© Images défense
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Loading luggage and postal cargo into the nose of the Dewoitine D.338 three-engine aircraft in 1942.
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© Images défense
Two Latécoère 298 torpedo bombers, ready for flight in the late 1930s.
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Two Latécoère 298 torpedo bombers, ready for flight in the late 1930s.
The L-33 light aircraft was a small plane built in 1932 by Leyat and Jacquemin, who began work on it in September 1932.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
November 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The L-33 light aircraft was a small plane built in 1932 by Leyat and Jacquemin, who began work on it in September 1932.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
Its wing, cut in half, was unique in that it was articulated, allowing for control of roll and pitch. The horizontal tailplane, on the other hand, was completely immobile.
The last remaining example of a beautiful transport aircraft, the SO.30 ‘Bretagne’, on display in front of the Airbus site in Saint Nazaire. In its day, in the mid-1940s, it was one of the first pressurised transport aircraft to be mass-produced.
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The last remaining example of a beautiful transport aircraft, the SO.30 ‘Bretagne’, on display in front of the Airbus site in Saint Nazaire. In its day, in the mid-1940s, it was one of the first pressurised transport aircraft to be mass-produced.
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
© PHOTO ARCHIVES PO
A Farman "Goliath", converted into a seaplane, attempting to drop a torpedo during the 1920s.
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A Farman "Goliath", converted into a seaplane, attempting to drop a torpedo during the 1920s.
Using a Lioré et Olivier heavy bomber, Lamothe demonstrated that it was possible to transport vehicles such as cars, his own being installed under the fuselage.
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© Images défense
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Using a Lioré et Olivier heavy bomber, Lamothe demonstrated that it was possible to transport vehicles such as cars, his own being installed under the fuselage.
© Images défense
© Images défense