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xav
03-16-2012, 04:30 AM
French Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle deploys in the Mediterranean (http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=392)

http://i.imgur.com/k7xYh.jpg


After a maintenance period, the carrier will begin its "Getting in Operational Condition" maneuvers (MECO). The maneuvers will be performed during one month and their goal is to validate all of the vessel's operational capabilities.

The first part of the deployment will be devoted to training young pilots of Embedded Air Group (GAE). They will perform several catapult launch and landings, both at day and night to get their qualifications. During this period, the GAE will consist of 7 Rafales, 7 Super Etendards Modernisés and 2 E2C Hawkeyes .
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The CVBG will consist of the air defense destroyer Chevalier Paul, anti-submarine frigates Dupleix and Montcalm, the command ship and tanker Meuse, the dispatch boat EV Jacoubet. A Caiman (NH90), and a Lynx helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2 will also take part.
Source: French Navy
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=392
gastrion
03-16-2012, 01:22 PM
wasn't this baby hammering libya last year?
Atlantic Friend
03-16-2012, 01:25 PM
wasn't this baby hammering libya last year?

It was, and went back to Toulon late August.
gastrion
03-16-2012, 01:34 PM
It was, and went back to Toulon late August.
the french are quick
mas-36
03-16-2012, 04:57 PM
Any indications of the CdG being suddenly sent to the Persian Gulf?
Atlantic Friend
03-16-2012, 05:11 PM
Any indications of the CdG being suddenly sent to the Persian Gulf?

None. But one would think Syria is closer to our preoccupations, if the baquet is doing anything more than getting back into shape.
xav
03-16-2012, 06:49 PM
Any indications of the CdG being suddenly sent to the Persian Gulf?


None. But one would think Syria is closer to our preoccupations, if the baquet is doing anything more than getting back into shape.

Maybe a bit later?

Royal Navy and French Navy to deploy a common carrier and amphibious battle group in the Fall
http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/year-2012-news/january-2012-navy-world-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-news/277-royal-navy-and-french-navy-to-deploy-a-common-carrier-and-amphibious-battle-group-in-the-fall.html