A FRENCH nuclear bomber which arrived at the Yorkshire Air Museum six months ago will finally be unveiled to the public on Sunday.
The Mirage IV A BR No. 45 will be presented to the Elvington attraction by Général Lesellier, representing the Chief of the French Air Force.
The aircraft was first pledged to the Museum by the French Government and Armée de l’Air over 12 years ago.
The connection dates back to the Second World War when Elvington was home to the two unique French Squadrons of Bomber Command, 346 Guyenne and 347 Tunisie Squadrons.
Ian Reed, director of the Allied Air Forces Memorial, said: "The poignant, annual Allied Air Forces Memorial Day, with it’s pageantry of the Yorkshire Military Marching Band and Corps of Drums leading the grand Parade of Service Association Standards to the Commemoration Service, with three National Standards being presented, makes the perfect occasion to officially unveil the Mirage IV to the public."
Gates open at 10am and admission is £12 Adults, £10 concession, £5 child and £30 for a family ticket.
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