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Thursday, October 14, 2010

French carrier sets off on Afghan mission

Charles de GaulleFrance's flagship and only aircraft carrier was to set sail Wednesday on a four-month mission to fight piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean and support NATO troops in Afghanistan.

The nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle and its escort group -- two frigates, an attack submarine and a refuelling tanker -- was to set sail from its home port of Toulon after a refit lasting several months, officers said.

In all, the battle group carries 3,000 sailors and 27 aircraft: ten Rafale F3 fighters, 12 Super Etendard attack jets, two Hawkeye early warning planes and three helicopters.

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