Egyptian Gazelles in Exercise Bright Star

TWO EGYPTIAN Air Force (EAF) SA342L Gazelles, a rare public sight despite their long EAF service, took part in Exercise Bright Star 2017, held from September 10-20 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base in al-Hammam City, west of Alexandria. Egypt took delivery of 75 SA342Ls, beginning in 1976, and a large number remain in service. On September 20, the two EAF Gazelles fired missiles on the range at Mohamed Naguib as part of a final combinedarms live-fire exercise. Also participating were