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PHOTOS: Patrouille de France Returns To The Skies Over Stewart Airport

Correspondent Mark Kolanowski was on hand last weekend as the Patrouille de France performed a private air show at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY
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French Air Force Dassault Falcon 7X (F-RAFA) on approach to JFK for the United Nations General Assembly 2010. (Photo by Tom Turner)

Plane Carrying New French President Hit By Lightning Just Hours After Taking Office

France's new President Francois Hollande got an electrifying welcome aboard his new ride on Tuesday when the French Presidential plane was hit by lightning, just hours after taking office.
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On This Day in Aviation History
A painting by Jean Baptiste Mauzaisse depicts French and Austrian forces at the Battle of Fleurus with the balloon l'Entreprenant in the background.

April 2nd in Aviation History: France Establishes World’s First Air Force, Boeing 777 Sets Speed Record

An 18th century French balloon becomes the first military aviation vehicle, SAAB is founded in Sweden, a 777 sets a round-the-world speed record, Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian to visit space, and more...
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