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[DH106]

Rather unusually, this early 50s French prototype didn't crash on its first flight, and never killed anyone, although it was only flown once. This probably related to a realisation that it was a lot of airframe, with a lot of rear-facing structure, for two early Nenes. The front fuselage of this aircraft always makes me think of reconstructions of sauropod dinosaurs. Not my best model - it's an old-fashioned kitbash and I couldn't get a smooth join between the assorted kit bits, fillers, reclaimed flint tools and other parts that are loosely associated in the build. But you aren't likely to see another in 1/144th.

[teddybeer]

Superb Pterodactyl !
But, there would not a family resemblance with the Vautour ?

[TerryP]

You know what they say David, "Every landings a good one", it may have only made one but I bet it was a good one. even if it wasn't I bet the pilot was pleased with it. A very nice model, built the hard way.
Terry