The Nord N.2501F Noratlas served with the Armée de l'Air between 1951 and 1989. It saw action during the Suez crisis in 1956 and was considered to be very reliable (and better than its look-alike, the C-119 Flying Boxcar). ET63 Noratlas 100/63-VC was seen at Eindhoven in 1986, supporting Patrouille de France. Note the white roof to keep the inside temperature down