Original Photo Dassault Mirage IIIR French Air Force Recon Jet 33-CL 315 For Sale

Original Photo Dassault Mirage IIIR
French Air Force Recon Jet 33-CL 315
Serial 315, Code 33-CL, Escadron de Reconnaissance 1/33
DESCRIPTIONOriginal vintage color photograph of a French Air Force Dassault Mirage IIIR reconnaissance jet, serial number 315, fuselage code 33-CL, flown by Escadron de Reconnaissance 1/33 \"Belfort\" of the 33e Escadre de Reconnaissance, based at Strasbourg-Entzheim.The Mirage IIIR was the photo-reconnaissance version of the famed Mirage III delta-wing fighter, its nose packed with five OMERA cameras in place of the standard radar, and it served as the Armee de l\'Air\'s primary tactical reconnaissance jet through the 1970s and into the mid 1980s.This particular airframe wore code 33-CL through that era and is shown here parked on the ramp with wheel chocks, drop tank safety pins, and the perimeter security fencing of an active flight line visible in the background... a working military jet photographed on duty, not a museum piece.The image shows crisp detail of the aircraft\'s dark camouflage finish, red intake ring, French roundel, and the 33e Escadre\'s tail badge, a red battle-axe on a gold shield, an emblem whose lineage traces back to the World War I reconnaissance escadrille SAL 33.A period caption card, hand-lettered in blue ink by the original photographer, accompanies the photograph and identifies the aircraft type and squadron number.The card lists the squadron\'s nickname as \"Cote d\'Or,\" but that name actually belongs to a separate, unrelated Mirage training unit based at Dijon; research into this airframe\'s confirmed code history places it with ER 1/33 \"Belfort,\" and that correction is reflected above.Images were scanned at 600dpi so every marking and detail comes through clearly. Every effort is made toward fact checking and provenance, including background research through news and historical archives. If any listing is incorrect in any way and you\'re unsatisfied with the item, please connect with me and I\'ll make it right. Orders placed before Noon CDT ship same day via Ground Advantage with tracking so you know exactly when it will arrive.Returns accepted on all items exceeding $25 in cost. All shipments receive rigid, professional packaging, sealed and protected in acid free sleeves. Shipping is free and already built into the price, so the BIN price is exactly what you pay, no surprise shipping costs at checkout.CONDITIONThe photograph is a color print on Fujichrome professional photo paper and remains in strong condition for its age, with vivid, well saturated color and sharp focus throughout. The print shows no tears, creases, or surface scratches, and the corners are clean and square. The accompanying caption card, hand-lettered in blue ink, shows only light handling wear consistent with age. Print measures approximately 6 x 4 inches. Please review all images provided, as they represent the actual item and form part of the description.