Mirage on Display   University of the   Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The images below are from Jason Ashworth.  The photographs were taken while he was studying Aeronautical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (he graduated in December 2002).  In his own words, “The Mirage F1 is in the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, North-West Engineering Building.  Our lecturer gave us a walk around of the F1 in our lab.  They now also keep the canopy open so yours truly did not miss the oppurtunity to jump in and fiddle around.  Most of the original gauges are still intact (the overhead compass and clock are missing), and the ejection seat is still live! (safety pins everywhere)  No engine unfortunately (probably now residing in a Cheetah C).  There is however, an Atar 09B (the petal-exhaust MIIIC version) in the lab too, as well as the removed Cyrano radar.  I'm a small guy but the Mirage cockpit just 'fits' me.”  Click images for larger view.