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Republique Francaise Sud Caravelle III F-RAFG CN 141 . Taken in September 1977 . #295752529
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Caravelle IIILater improvements to the Avon led to the Caravelle III. It first flew on 30 December 1959, entering service with Alitalia in April 1960. The Caravelle III was powered by Rolls-Royce Avon RA-29 3 Mk.527 and RA-29 3 Mk.527B engines, both with 5,170 kgf (50,700 N 11,400 lbf) of unitary thrust.Sales: The Series III was the best-selling Caravelle with 78 built. All but one of the 32 Series Is built were upgraded to Series III standard. Air Inter used 16 of this type for its domestic routes. Major deliveries were to Air France, as well as aircraft for Swissair, Alitalia, SAS, and Royal Air Maroc.
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