The Super Mystère Collection
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With a two letters code beginning with a D on fore fuselage section, a natural metal Mirage denoted its appartenance to CIFAS 328 (Strategic Air Forces Training Center) in charge of conversion and continuation training to benefit of FAS Mirage IV Squadrons constituting the air component of the so called " Force de Frappe" in French language. Here Mirage III B, C/n 205, just after a touch and go.
CIFAS 328, see API issues devoted to the Istres Air Force and Test Base, used about 15 two seat Bs, 10 of them being III B RV being very specific with their nose refuelling probe similar to that of Mirage IV strategic bomber, the five other Bs being used for conversion and high speed navigation training needs.