U & A,first flew a Gaz,(-01,FZWRH) at CEV,46 yrs ago last week. 3 weeks later at AAEE, flew 003/XW276,on airtest.Next day had a transmission failure in the hover whilst winching,at about 10-15 ft..Did`nt see it again for a few months...So ,back to Marignane and Bretigny to fly -04,and 01 ..
003 was always behind the other pre-production a/c in terms of modifications to the airframe,engine and fenestron that were done to the others,but still served it`s purpose.Good to see it`s in a good retirement home....