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France's combat helicopters train ahead of Bastille day parade

France's combat helicopters train ahead of Bastille day parade

Summary

A group of French army tiger helicopters trained in the skies near Paris before flying in the July 14 Bastille Day parade. Some of these helicopters recently completed a mission in the Middle East where they destroyed Iranian drones that threatened Gulf countries.

Key Facts

  • France is preparing a fleet of tiger helicopters for the Bastille Day parade over Paris.
  • Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14 each year in France.
  • Four of these helicopters took part in an official mission in the Middle East recently.
  • During that mission, the helicopters destroyed Iranian Shahed drones targeting Gulf states.
  • The helicopter pilots rehearsed their flight between Chartres and Paris.
  • The tiger helicopters are among the most powerful combat aircraft in the French army.
  • The article includes video coverage of the training flights.
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