Rehearsal for Bastille Day<br />
The helicopters that will fly over the Champs Elysées on July 14 have performed a rehearsal today.<br />
They took off from Chartres aerodrome.<br />
12 helicopters were divided into 3 groups:<br />
Special Operations Command (COS)<br />
1 Gazelle helicopter, 1 Tiger helicopter, 1 Cougar helicopter<br />
Operation Barkane<br />
2 Caiman helicopters, 2 Gazelle helicopters and 1 Tiger helicopter<br />
Protection of national territory<br />
2 Puma helicopters, 1 NH90 Caiman helicopter and 1 Cougar helicopter