An A340 at N’Djamena - the type is providing sterling service to the French armed forces in Africa.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A340 - InternationalInternational - 1991

In the Sahara theatre Transalls are flown with a full load of decoys.

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

Transall R204/64-GD taxies out from Niamey for yet another mission.

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

Troops arriving in North Africa are taken to the frontline bas­es in northern Mali aboard Transalls, as seen here at Niamey. The CN235 crews have painted 'Casa Team' and 'I love Casa Nurse’ on the tailfin.

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

French airmen have become accustomed to carrying out maintenance procedures in austere environments, as with these checks being conducted on a Transall.

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

The A400M is progressively taking an expanding role in Africa - the type offers twice the speed, twice the endurance and twice the load as a Transall.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A400M - InternationalInternational - 2009