One hundred and eighty-two aircraft were scheduled for appearance . Despite restrictions that followed the TU-144 crash in 1973 , a day of flying pleased viewers . In particular , the American YF-16 and the French Mirage F-1E competed in turn before a critical audience . Days later , Belgium became the fourth European nation to choose the YF-16 over the F-1E
TU-144 crash in 1973
1973 Paris Air Show Tu-144 crash
Paris Air Show