Five a day - Part 83

[haveblue]

We had the non "super" versions earlier and here is the ultimate version of the French Navy Etendard line. We were fortunate at Lossie to get quite a few visits and deployments over the years before they were retired in favour of the much more capable navalised version of the Rafale. Always liked the original grey and white scheme which made the airframe look very streamlined, although the later toned-down camouflage wasn't too bad.

1 Super Etendard FN Ser 32 - RIAT FAIRFORD 1985 by Alan M, on Flickr

1 Super Etendard FN Ser 37 - RIAT FAIRFORD 1981 by Alan M, on Flickr

2 Super Etendard FN Ser 43 - RAF Lossiemouth Open Day 1981 by Alan M, on Flickr

2 Super Etendard FN Ser 19 - RAF Lossiemouth Open Day 1981 by Alan M, on Flickr

5 Super Etendard FN Ser 1 & 31 - RAF Lossiemouth 1996 by Alan M, on Flickr

[Punkrunner62]

Saw a good few at Lossie over the years, another type sadly gone, thanks Alan for this brilliant trip down memory lane!.
Cheers.

[matt e]

Nice set especially 1 and 3

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these, another classic type sadly missed. I saw quite a few over the years in both schemes.

[Keflavik69]

Again a great set of images of a very interesting aircraft. I agree with you that the original paint scheme was more attractive. Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures with us.
Arnold

[BFM]

Those were the days.

[paddyboy]

Hi Alan

Just think, some of those shots are over 40 yrs old

Thanks for another brilliant post

Paddyboy