French Air Force and contractors respond to Niger ambush

French Mirage 2000C and 2000D jets at Niamey air base in Niger, from where the October 4 mission was flown. From October 18-24 the French fighters on Opération Barkhane flew a total of 46 sorties. Armée de l’Air ASSETS FROM the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) and US contractor Berry Aviation were involved in the aftermath of the ambush of US soldiers in Niger on October 4. A patrol of US Army special forces and the Nigerian armed forces