The very first Alouette II prototype wearing F-WHHE registration seen at the time of her first test flights in 1955. Sud-Aviation Photo.

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Alouette II MSN 01 hovering probably during 1955. A inversed "V" horizontal stabilizer is to be noticed. Photo out of Jean-Marie-POTELLE's collection.

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50 years after her first flight, she is still there in good shape ! When all flight tests were completed by her manufacturer, Alouette II MSN 01 has continued her life at the Bretigny established Flight Test Center (Centre d'Essais en Vol) where she carried F-ZLAS registration. She was pictured in a deserved rest by Pierre GILLARD on July 19, 2005 at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, which is located at Le Bourget Airport. However, a more powerfull lightning would certainly better show her to advantage.

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