The somewhat crudely-marked FC-22 OO-NVM in its customary slot next to Bonanza OO-MPH in one of Grimbergen's two circular hangars in the mid-sixties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 33/35 Bonanza - СШАUSA - 1945Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Another distant demonstrator was F-ZVLU (FC-16) which was flown to Australia in Noratlas 61-NR. Despite the obvious interest of the Sydney audience no orders from the RAAF resulted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Nord Nord 2500 Noratlas - ФранцияFrance - 1949Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WHHO, SO1221-05 c/n FC-8 was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1955. The Palouste GTG carries the identity no.72.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Jodel D.11 / D.112 / D.117 / D.119 - ФранцияFrance - 1951Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WGVH airborne at Villacoublay with a pair of French Air Force NC.702 Martinet transports in the immediate background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Siebel Si.204 - ГерманияGermany - 1941Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The prototype SO1221 F-WGVH seen at Villacoublay in March 1955 with test pilot Jean Dabos in the right-hand seat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Prototype SO1221 F-WGVH was used for trials with the SS10 anti-tank missile, seen here mounted on the right side of the Djinn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The Djinn was quite at home at high altitude although an operational restriction was its rather limited range/endurance. The trials in the Swiss Alps in early 1955 were a great success, even though they nearly caused a diplomatic incident.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The first pre-series SO1221 was F-WGVU which first flew on 22nd November 1954.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

SO1221-04 F-WHHK (FC-7) at rest on its lorry platform with, behind it, F-WHHG (FC-5), F-WGVH and at least three others.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

This stretcher-equipped SO1221 is marked '12' on the rudder and thus is likely to be FC-21 which served with ALAT.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Close-up of F-ZVLU flying in Australia with c/n FC-16 clearly visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Djinn FC-20 was the second to wear marks F-WHHQ and is seen here with Helicop Air at Lydd/Ferryfieid after delivery by Silver City Bristol Freighter on 17.5.58. With F-WHHX it flew to Ipswich to begin crop-spraying duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Close-up of the tail unit of an early SO1221. The single rudder deflects the Palouste Jetstream for directional control and the small fixed tailplane assists level flight stability. No rudder trim tab was fitted at this early stage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WHHZ, also clearly painted as FC-16, has the three vertical tail surfaces although F-ZVLU had only the one. Both had the new, lighter undercarriage with curved lateral members which became the standard, and two rudder trim tabs, a long one for ground adjustment and a small one for flight adjustment by the pilot. F-WHHZ is here fitted with the new longer rotor.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

HB-XAS (FC-17) was the second Swiss registered example of the Djinn.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

An experimental installation of fixed fins on the ends of the tailplane to improve directional stability in forward flight was fitted to several aircraft and used extensively before being abandoned on later machines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WHHX (FC-15) flying with the additional fins on the ends of the tailplane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

SO1221-1B F-ZVMD was one of several at Le Bourget 6.61.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

An SO1221 rigged for crop-spraying with spray fluid tanks on both sides. The maximum weight of 760 kg (1,675 lb) appears to have meant pilot-only operation but this is normal for crop spraying. This example's c/n is slightly obscured but seems to be FC-2 which would make it F-WGVX.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WGVH, lined up with two others and a fourth on a truck behind, still has a short rudder while the others have the extended version.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Demonstrating the "Groupe Mobile" principle, F-WGVH showing ease of transportation on the back of a flat-bed truck.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

Test firing of the SS10 air to ground missile taking place from F-WGVH.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

As part of the demonstrations at the Jungfraujoch, Dabos hovered the Djinn at over 3,400 metres altitude with a 'passenger' standing on each skid. In this view his engineer is not present in the cabin and the lady on the nearside looks rather lightweight!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WGVY c/n FC-3 was the Djinn used for high-altitude demonstrations in Switzerland in 1955. It is seen here on the Jungfrau col at 3,475 metres almost 700 metres below the summit, with the Sphinx Observatory at 3,580 metres as a backdrop.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

The result of the exercise shown on the previous page! The rotor blades are supported in transit by substantial fore and aft sheerleg structures.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

A demonstration showing the ease with which two people could load a Djinn onto a road trailer. With the adjustable wheels lowered for ground handling and a hand powered winch cable attached to the nose of the helicopter, the tail is held down to keep the skids from grounding while the other operator winds SO1221-07 (FC-10) up the track which makes up the trailer frame.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-BNDL (FC-18) was associated with several Paris area airfields and was seen at Toussus on 30.5.73.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

F-WHHQ (FC-20) of Helicop Air (European Helicopters Ltd) being started up by a crew member with the starting handle applied to the drive on the pyramid-shaped support on the starboard side.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

In search of sales to the Americas, F-WHHQ (FC-20) was demonstrated in Mexico in 1956.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953

In this line-up of three early SO1221s variations in the cockpit, floor-tray and side-panel designs are evident. On the left is SO1221-001 F-WGVH, in the centre SO1221-01 F-WGVU and on the right an unmarked example.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sud-Ouest SO.1220 / SO.1221 Djinn - ФранцияFrance - 1953