Bordeaux, Aviation Dassault Passion

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The DJ
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Bordeaux, Aviation Dassault Passion

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Below photo's were taken Nov11, can't seem to find anything on them. Are they real or mock-up/static-test frames?

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Any clue what this might be?
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For completeness sake, both former BAF Mirages were still there.
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Re: Bordeaux, Aviation Dassault Passion

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The Jaguar E and Mirage F.1B front sections were used to test ejection seats, possibly on rocket sleds (the camera mounts on the F.1B -looking like rear view mirrors- look much too sturdy for 'just' a stationary test frame). I don't know if these test sections were specially built ones or converted from 'real' airframes.
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Re: Bordeaux, Aviation Dassault Passion

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Thanks for the help Frank!
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