Overview of the SERPENREX 2016 participants, including the German GFD PC-9 and the visiting Ejercito del Aire EF-18Ms.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978Pilatus PC-9 - ШвейцарияSwitzerland - 1984

Two Ejercito del Aire EF-18Ms being refuelled by the Solenzara cross servicing team. The Hornets landed at BA126 after each CAS mission for debriefing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

Rafale C, 118/30-IW, pictured against the typical Corsican background loaded with two LGTRs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986

An armourer checks an LGTR before the pilot arrives.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale - ФранцияFrance - 1986

This year tactical transport aircraft were integrated into the exercise scenario. This Transall C-160 worked with the fighters and ground crews during assault landings and para drops.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Transall C.160 Transall - InternationalInternational - 1963

Three Mirage 2000Ns flew missions during SERPENTEX, both working with JTACs on the ground and flying mixed patrols with the Mirage 2000Ds.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980

Eight Mirage 2000Ds were involved in SERPENTEX 2016: six from the BA133 Nancy and two from the CEAM at Solenzara. Mirage 2000D 675/3-JI fitted with a Damocles targeting pod, awaits its next mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980

An inert GBU-12 on a Mirage 2000D centreline station.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980

Mirage 2000N 366/125-BC during its take-off run at Solenzara.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980

A Fennec performs a low pass over the JTACs after a live firing mission at the Diane range. A sniper is at the door with his HK417 7.62mm semi-automatic rifle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Ecureul II / AS.355 / AS.555 Fennec - ФранцияFrance - 1979