AIR FORCE RAFALES IN ACTION

The ‘Lorraine’ squadron’s transfer from Al Dhafra to Montde- Marsan in September 2016 made the 30e Escadre (30th Wing) fully operational. Henri-Pierre Grolleau visited Base Aérienne 118 for AFM. A pair of 30e Escadre Rafales cruises high above southwest France. All photos Henri-Pierre Grolleau unless otherwise stated AFLEET OF 47 Rafale B/C and four Mirage 2000D fighters, three Alpha Jet trainers and two TBM700 light transports equips the 30e Escadre for its role as the Armée de l’Air’s (French Air