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Old 23rd May 2010, 03:36
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GreenKnight121
 
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Tester07, Squirrel 41... they don't look much the same...



Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Mk.1



This looks a bit closer... and was also "froggy-built "... and actually might give "Atlas" a chance...
Originally Posted by EADS history website
The dual-engined transport aircraft Nord 2501 "Noratlas", with over an eight ton freight capacity, was regarded as the standard transport model for the armed forces of France, Germany and Israel for three decades. A few aircrafts were supplied to Portugal.
208 French, 186 German (most sold off in the 1970s, to various African nations & Israel)
The Armée de l'Air only retired the last of theirs in 1989.

EADS N.V. - Nord Aviation Nord 2501-Noratlas

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