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Schiller
4th Oct 2011, 08:18
I was ferrying a classic yacht from St Tropez to La Ciotat yesterday (in the way one does). Lunchtime, passing Toulon, just opening a decent bottle of red, when a Hunter T7/8 flew past about 100 feet up. It was painted pale blue above and white underneath, and disappeared in the direction of Hyeres. Anyone know WHIH?

skwinty
4th Oct 2011, 08:27
Probably Apache Aviation flying from Istres Le Tube AFB.

JetPhotos.Net Aviation Photos-Airline Search: Apache Aviation (http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?airline=Apache%20Aviation)

Schiller
4th Oct 2011, 15:22
Thanks for that. I thought I was seeing things.

The Hunter still remains the most enjoyable aircraft I ever flew; nice to see there are a few still around.

skwinty
4th Oct 2011, 15:27
Sure is a beauty.:ok:

I really miss the Thunder City activity here in Cape Town.

Jig Peter
4th Oct 2011, 16:12
Odd that the "French" Hunters pictured on the link are registered in Canada ...

skwinty
4th Oct 2011, 16:24
Isn't Canada a province of France?:E

Jig Peter
4th Oct 2011, 16:35
Nice one, skwinty !!!

skwinty
4th Oct 2011, 16:49
This link shows the address of Apache Aviation as Canada although they operate in France.

Aircraft C-FUKW, 1954 Hawker Hunter T.68 C/N HABL-003215&41H-680368 (http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/C-FUKW.html#aircraft701005)


Apache Aviation run the Breitling Jet Team as well.

Apache Aviation assure une large gamme de services ariens en soutien l'entranement tactique oprationnel (http://www.apache-aviation.fr/anglais/accueil.htm)

India Four Two
4th Oct 2011, 16:54
Yes, I was also surprised to see they were on the Canadian registry. I wonder if they have a Uniform on the fleet as well as Whiskey ;)

chiglet
5th Oct 2011, 23:44
Isn't Canada a province of France?


It was until a certain "Wolf[e] had them fo breakfast....:D