One of the main challenges for the DETHM Air was dust in the open air, as is clearly visible on this picture taken at Madama, EH 1/67.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

A Puma Pirate with the 20mm GIAT M621 cannon on a training mission in the south of France.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

The first EH 1/44 ‘Solenzara’ Puma flying over BA126 Solenzara on the island of Corsica.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Maintenance at Cazaux is carried out in a state-of-the-art hangar, a contrast to the austere operations in the field carried out when the unit was in Africa, although DETHM Air did receive two P20 mobile hangars.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Puma Pirate from EH1/67 working with a JTAC from EE 2/2.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Both Pumas of the DETHM Air at N’Djamena in Chad. EH 1/67

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

Both DETHM Air Pumas are refuelled by a Transall C-160 on their way back to N'Djamena after the end of their deployment at Madama. EH 1/67

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965Transall C.160 Transall - InternationalInternational - 1963

Close-up of the 7.62mm MAG-58 machine gun installed on the SA330.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

The 20mm GIAT M621 cannon installed on the SA330 gives the helicopter its Pirate name.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

A Puma on the EH 1/67 ramp with a MAG-58 installed at the left door. The MAG-58 can turn on its base, so the Puma can fly with its doors closed when the machine gun is retracted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

The restricted view from the gunner's position behind the 20mm cannon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Puma / SA.330 - ФранцияFrance - 1965

A sniper from CPA 20 with his HK417 rifle concentrating prior to his mission.

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