After World War II, there was little money for defense spending while the nations of Europe rebuilt their industry and society. When there was some cash to spend, one had to be creative to stretch it as far as possible. The French probably accomplished the most astounding example of that with the ACMA Troupes Aeról Portées Mle. 56.
Noul sistem de degivrare a aeronavelor, alimentabil numai cu spirt pur, functioneaza la orice temperatura si orice alitudine. Logistica e asigurata de o platforma automotoare cu doua roti si lant, care se vede in partea de jos. Iata o fotografie ultrasecreta din timpul testelor: