Flight Path: Charting the History of Aviation in Toulouse, Episode 443

In episode 443 of the Join Us in France podcast, host Annie Sargent converses with Elyse Rivin of Toulouse Guided Walks about the history of aviation in France, specifically focusing on Toulouse, where both of them live. The discussion covers Toulouse's significant role in aviation history, with much of the country's aviation history taking place there, including the creation of Airbus. They discuss the different aviation-focused attractions in Toulouse  Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast No magazine section Podcast supporters Next week on the podcast Elyse and Annie about Aviation and Toulouse Toulouse home of Airbus Places to visit in Toulouse – Airbus Industry Aeroscopia Museum Aeronautic museum of Montaudran The Cité de L’Espace The Hotel des Grands Balcons Beginning of aviation Hot air balloons Clement Ader Pierre-George Latécoère: The man who made flying an industry 1883-1943 Used in war The move to commercial flights Emile Dewoitine: The creator of fighter planes Aeropostale – Air Mail Women in aviation Marker Why is all of the aviation industry still in Toulouse The Caravelle Airbus Plans for the future Space research in Toulouse Copyright

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