French Hunter
 

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?

Probably Apache Aviation flying from Istres Le Tube AFB.

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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.

Sure is a beauty.:ok:

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

Odd that the "French" Hunters pictured on the link are registered in Canada ...

Isn't Canada a province of France?:E

Nice one, skwinty !!!

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


Apache Aviation run the Breitling Jet Team as well.

Apache Aviation assure une large gamme de services ariens en soutien l'entranement tactique oprationnel

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 ;)

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