FRANCE: french aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has launched operations against the Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle launches first strikes against ISIS

February 23, 2015 · by globalaviationreport

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has launched operations against the Islamic State terrorist group in Iraq. Carrying 12 Rafale and nine Super Etendard fighters, the carrier will spend eight weeks in the Gulf working alongside the USS Carl Vinson, significantly increasing France’s regional air capabilities.

For a full report the Daily Mail click here.

Below, flight ops aboard the de Gaulle – courtesy of Forces Francaises:

source: http://globalaviationreport.com/2015/02/23/french-aircraft-carrier-charles-de-gaulle-launches-first-strikes-against-isis/

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