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Paris Air Show Collection

Historic images from the Show that traces its history back to the first decade of the 20th Century

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The first Paris Air Show was held in 1909 and the early shows were primarily a stage for the latest French technology. This is a collection of historical images from what is now a premier event in today's aerospace calendar.

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Paris Air Show Collection: France-Aerospace-Show

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An aerial view taken in May, 1971 at Le bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show. AFP PHOTO J.HAVARD / F.DENGREMONT (Photo by J.HAVARD-F.DENGREMONT / AFP)

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Visitors watch an airplane flying over Le Bourget airport, on June 01, 1985 during the 36th International Paris Air Show. AFP PHOTO GEORGES BENDRIHEM (Photo by GEORGES BENDRIHEM / AFP)

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A Fokker G1 airplane is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on November 21, 1936 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Paris Air Show Collection: Concorde-Avion

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Photo prise en juin 1969 lors du Salon du Bourget du prototype du Concorde, l avion supersonique franco-britannique. Picture taken on June 1969 during Paris Air Show of the Concorde prototype

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Flight attendant, Annette Hennze poses during the International Paris Air Show, on May 06, 1969 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Paris Air Show Collection: Retro Concorde-Le Bourget

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The Concorde 001 prototype, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 30, 1969 at Le Bourget airport. (Photo by - / AFP)

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The Concorde 001 prototype, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on June 08, 1969 at Le Bourget airport. (Photo by - / AFP)

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An AWACS airplane flies over Le Bourget airport, on June 01, 1985 during the 36th International Paris Air Show. AFP PHOTO GEORGES BENDRIHEM (Photo by GEORGES BENDRIHEM / AFP)

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US space shuttle " Enterprise", on the back of a Boeing 747 takes off from Le Bourget airport, on May 27, 1983 during the International Paris Air Show

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The smallest helicoptere in the world is displayed during the 36th International Paris Air Show, on June 06, 1985 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO GEORGES BENDRIHEM (Photo by GEORGES BENDRIHEM / AFP)

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Workers prepare airplanes before the opening of the International Paris Air Show, in 1951 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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A Dewoitine D-510 Airplane is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on November 21, 1936 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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French President Rene Coty arrives in car at the International Paris Air Show, on June 10, 1955 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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Soviet supersonic airplane Tupolev TU-144 is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on June 04, 1975 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO BENNATI (Photo by BENNATI / AFP)

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Soviet supersonic airplane Tupolev TU-144 flies over Le Bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show, on June 04, 1975. AFP PHOTO BENNATI (Photo by BENNATI / AFP)

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Soviet supersonic airplane Tupolev TU-144 is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 23, 1973 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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Soviet supersonic airplane Tupolev TU-144 flies over Le Bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show, on June 04, 1975. AFP PHOTO BENNATI (Photo by BENNATI / AFP)

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Soviet supersonic airplane Tupolev TU-144 is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 29, 1973 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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Visitors watch a US army helicopter during the International Paris Air Show, on June 02, 1957 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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A general view taken in May, 1971 at Le bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show. AFP PHOTO J.HAVARD / F.DENGREMONT (Photo by J.HAVARD-F.DENGREMONT / AFP)

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A Sud-Est SE-161 Languedoc and a Leduc (on top) airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on June 18, 1955 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

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Airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, in 1938 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

Paris Air Show Collection: International Paris Air Show 1938

International Paris Air Show 1938
Airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, in 1938 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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US space shuttle " Enterprise", on the back of a Boeing 747 takes off from Le Bourget airport, on May 27, 1983 during the International Paris Air Show

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An aerial view taken on April 25, 1973 at Le bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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Flight attendants, Genevieve Paul (L) and Muriel Kirsch (R) poses at the US pavillon during the International Paris Air Show, on May 06, 1969 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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A DC-8 61 airplane is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 31, 1967 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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The " Blue Bell Girls" dance in front of a Trident airplane during the International Paris Air Show, on June 05, 1963 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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US Red Birds jet fighter squad fly over Le Bourget airport during the International Paris Air Show, on June 21, 1965. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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Airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on November 21, 1936 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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An Caudron-Renault airplane is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, in November 1934 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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Visitors watch a US army helicopter during the International Paris Air Show, on June 02, 1957 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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An Atar and a Hurel-Dubois airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 24, 1957 at Le Bourget airport. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

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An airplane is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on November 21, 1936 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Retro Concorde-Le Bourget
The Concorde 001 prototype, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, is displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 29, 1969 at Le Bourget airport. / AFP PHOTO / -

Retro Concorde-Le Bourget
French chief test pilot Andre Turcat (C) poses in front of the Concorde 001 prototype, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, displayed during the International Paris Air Show, on May 29

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