Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, France

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Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, France

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A handful of shots from a couple of days of celebrations marking 50 years of Securite Civile firebombing from Marseille-Marignane and Aix-Les Milles on Saturday, Sunday, Monday June 1-3.

First some flypasts, of the Patrouille Pelican and another representing three generations of firebombers.

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Some arrivals...

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The subtle yet lovely 50th anniversary marked CL-415...

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Then a few from the display itself, there were other airshow acts, but the primary objective was getting the amphibians and their water bombing passes, a sight to behold.

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and then on the Monday back at Marignane, I couldn't quite believe my luck...

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Re: Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, Fran

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Nice set!
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Re: Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, Fran

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Indeed, very nice set of pictures 8)
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Wow, beautiful to see all those firebombers!
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Wish I was there.....
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Re: Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, Fran

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Wowww, this is a nice report!! 8) We don't get too much color in military aviation these days, so this is a nice statement! :wink:

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Re: Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, Fran

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:respect: Great shots, super !
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Great pictures!!!!
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Re: Fifty Years of French Firebombers - Aix-les-Milles, Fran

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So sorry I couldn't make it.... Love your report !

Thanks for sharing,
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Joining the cheers: absolutely great, TwoStep! Thanks!

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