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Friday, April 06, 2012

Somalia: French Navy Falcon 50m Relieved by Maritime Patrol Aircraft Atlantique 2

[Dassault Atlantique 2]Deployed since 15 March to take part in the fight against piracy, a Falcon 50M from the French Navy has left the operation and been relieved by a maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2.

It will operate from Djibouti as is also the case since 26 March for the detection and air control aircraft Awacs E3F.

The deployment of this Atlantique 2 is part of French forces' permanent contribution to Task Force 465 : one frigate/destroyer and a maritime patrol aircraft in associated support.

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