The L-19 Bird Dog, also known as the O-1, is a liaison and observation aircraft designed by Cessna for the US Army in 1949.Featuring a high wing, a 213 hp Continental engine and excellent visibility, it excels in intelligence missions, artillery spotting and light evacuation.Its STOL performance allows it to operate on short and unprepared runways.It was widely used during the Korean War and the Vietnam War.Rolled off the production line in March 1957, this Bird Dog was deployed in Algeria that same year with the PMAH of the 14th Infantry Division.Damaged during operations in December 1958, it was rebuilt…
Naval elegance with jet propulsion The CM 175 Zéphyr is a jet trainer aircraft developed in the 1950s for the French Navy. A naval derivative of the Fouga Magister, it was designed for training carrier-based fighter pilots, with specific adaptations for catapult launch and carrier landing. Elegant, sleek and with distinctive lines, the Zéphyr made its mark on naval aviation history. An aircraft designed for the flight deck Commissioned in 1959, the Zephyr was designed to train French Navy pilots in the particularly demanding task of landing on aircraft carriers. Equipped with structural reinforcements, a tail hook and a reinforced…
For more than 30 years, the Safran Aerospace Museum has housed a unique collection of engines and equipment that have marked the history of the Group and aviation.The Safran Aerospace Museum was founded with the aim of restoring, preserving and making available to the public the equipment that has marked the history of the Group. Restored by volunteers, this exceptional heritage reveals to the public the fabulous adventure of the conquest of the skies and space. CFM 56- 3 Boeing 737 Drone SDTI SPERWER Motos GNOME 1 Rhone & Rhône Voiture Messier 1927 M53 (Mirage 2000) Drone SPERWER Fusée Ariane…
Model workshop for children - with Model Shop and CAMO75???? Aeromarket areaModel Shop, a key exhibitor at the Aeromarket and a specialist in aeronautical models, will this year be offering a special event for young enthusiasts: a model-building workshop for children.Supervised by volunteers from CAMO75 (Club d'Aéromodélisme de Paris), children will be able to assemble their own model and leave with a unique souvenir of the AIR LEGEND meeting!It's a great way to discover model aviation and have fun at the same time!
A combinaisoon of art, flight and history, or... When elegance takes flight The all-new Patrouille Air Deco brings together two icons of prestige aviation from the 1930s: the Spartan Executive and the Beechcraft Staggerwing. These sleek, luxurious business single rotary engine aircraft embody an era when private aviation flirted with Art Deco aesthetics and military fighter performance. With their timeless curves, rumbling radial engines and undeniable charm, these two aircraft promise an aerial ballet as elegant as it is rare. An immersion in the prestige of pre-war civil aviation, a must-see at Air Legend 2025. …
Women in the spotlight at AIR LEGEND 2025!Since the very first event - opened by a woman pilot - women have played an essential role in the AIR LEGEND adventure... both on stage and behind the scenes!This year they'll be in the spotlight once again:With a tribute to the WASPs, the American pilots of the Second World War, performed by an all-female re-enactment group,With the first presentation in France of the P-51 Mustang "Marinell", by the talented Isabel Rutland!A fine tribute to the women who have made, and continue to make, aviation history.
The aim is to give visitors the chance to pilot a Mavic Mini drone through an obstacle course. The aim is to understand how difficult it is to manoeuvre a drone, a highly popularised intelligence and combat vehicle in today's conflicts. Objective: To introduce the public to drone piloting and raise awareness of the challenges of intelligence.
Experience the thrill of flying the French Air Force's multi-role combat aircraft! For 3 minutes, wearing a 360° reality helmet and seated on a seat mounted on jacks, visitors can enjoy the most realistic experience of flying the Rafale. Thrills guaranteed! Open to the over-15s and free of charge. Elle fortement déconseillée aux personnes sujettes aux crises épileptiques ou ayant un problème d’oreille interne.
In the space of 2 minutes, visitors will be able to sit in the cockpit of a fighter plane, take unforgettable photos and feel like a real fighter pilot for a moment. The art of combat piloting and the world of military aviation will also be presented. Open to all ages and free of charge.
