"Les deux ponts de l'Eure" Association

We met the ex deputy commander of Evreux Air Base.

He spokes about the association and we learned many things about planes, accuratly, two decks planes.

First the goal of the association is to restore and save the Breguet 2 Ponts plane.

Evolution of the Breguet 2 Ponts :

BR 730 : the precursor (Trans-Atlantic line). This model is an hydroplaner with two deck and one wing, this technology is over because of the development of landing tracks.

The first of all is created in 1917 in Clermont-Ferrand (Tkanks to Michelin).

BR 731, this model named Altair is an evolution of the BR 730, with two decks and two wings. It been loaned to Air Algerie, then an other flying company : Silver city.

BR 761, a prototype with two decks, two wings and produced in 1949.

BR 761-S, created in 1961,  Finally, it allowed test of shipping of Tank with the ammovible deck. It is abandonned because of the engine downsizing.

BR 763, flying with the french flying company : Air France. 6, provided with radars, and elevators.

BR 765, 43 meters envergure, 23 meters lenght, 10 meters hight, 54 tonnes in charge. 400 km/h. 4 engines of 2 400 horsespower, and tank provided at the edge of the wings. Expedition. Transport cars, Tanks, etc.