I think it is the Aviasud AE-206 Mistral, mistral obviously reffering to windy. Made in France, so yes, you could blame the French ;-)
Flight on 4 May 1987: it was flown to the North Pole.
Picture:
Aviation Photos & History: PH-2S6 Aviasud AE-206 Mistral
(taken at the strip I flew solo first time
)
If I am correct, its open house