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1971
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FL/GHT International, 27 May 197/ T HE 1971 PARIS AIR SHOW is being officially opened by President Pompidou this morning, May 27. Indications suggest that this USIAS-sponsored "XXXeme Salon International" should be the largest, both in size and—with possibly 20 nations repre sented—international flavour. It should certainly surpass all records for new aircraft, as well as for sheer numbers of flying machines and missiles packed (somehow) into crowded parks outside the ten display halls and pavilions. Although the latter are the same in number, they have been rearranged somewhat since 1969 and the covered-in area con siderably increased. Flanked by the French Government Defence and Space pavilions, the approach from the main entrance 757 at the south-east corner of Le Bourget Airport leads to the ground frontage of Hall A, well known focal point of company-sponsored airframe and engine, and some equipment, exhibits by most of the world's big-league manufacturers. The flanking halls, B and C, accommodate more of these exhibitors as well as leading equipment companies. Hall D, to the west of Hall B, houses the bulk of the remaining equipment exhibits, while nationally sponsored pavilions—of the United States, Canada, Great Britain and the Soviet Union—are located along the southern perimeter. Beyond the still unique achievements and potential of Harrier, emphasis from the British side of the Channel is understandably European in flavour. France is likely to present a particularly proud dis- PARIS SHOW GUIDE Compiled by GEOFFREY SCOTT 2TSAL0N INTIRNAHDNAIDE PARIS AERONAUTIC fESPACE T II iiOLNCl! 27 MAI - 6 JUlN 19/1 play across the board, in her own national right. Soviet Union should be able to impress the world with Tu-144, among its many achievements. It remains to be seen what else from that quarter will be laid on to surprise visitors. In size and variety of aircraft and engines, and in equipment (whether fitted with Ameri can or European labels), there can be little doubt that the show will be dominated more than ever before by goods from the USA. Newcomers to Paris worth watching in the national sense are Israel and Japan. The "Paris preview" in Flight for March 4 gave details of public transport services to Paris, as well as other travel information for the benefit of readers intending to visit the show. To repeat some of this: — It is open to the public only as indicated in the accom panying diary. Admission prices (tickets sold at entrance
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