One of the two updated E-3F MLU aircraft at Mont de Marsan. The CEAM is heavily involved in the mid-life upgrade of the four aircraft in Armee de I'Air service.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing E-3 Sentry - СШАUSA - 1972

Although this Mirage 2000-5 has EC 1/2 markings it is assigned to ECE 5/330, reflecting how the CEAM can be provided with aircraft from other units if needed.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000 - ФранцияFrance - 1978

Some of the equipment tested by the CEAM, such as different types of laser-guided bombs, the SCALP missile and the ASTAC pod.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000 - ФранцияFrance - 1978Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993

Two CEAM Rafales flying close to the coastline off southwest France.

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

ECE 5/330 flew the first production Rafale equipped with the Thales RBE2 AESA radar to test the new system in an operational environment.

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

One of the main current programmes for the CEAM is the A400M. Gen Reboul, the CEAM Commander, said: ‘‘Although not at the pace that we would like, we are acquiring new capacities step by step.”

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

On paper the ECE 05/330 fleet now includes three Mirage 2000Ds, one of which is seen here departing on a late afternoon mission, but in reality the numbers change depending on testing and operational requirements.

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

A CEAM Mirage 2000D breaks away from its Rafale wingman. Work on the Rafale continues at CEAM; the centre is currently working on the F3R standard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Mirage 2000B/N/D - ФранцияFrance - 1980Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993