Самолет ДРЛОиУ E-3F

The AN/AYR-1 Advanced Electronic Support Measure is clearly visible underneath the nose of this French Air Force E-3F. The equipment helps the AWACS crew to identify ground, maritime and aircraft radars.

There are a few differences in the basic configuration of the French Air Force's Boeing E-3F AWACS aircraft, one of which is the presence of a probe for hose-and-drogue refuelling.

In the cool of an April morning, the flight crew of a French Air Force E-3F AWACS work through their pre-flight checks in preparation for a sortie to support Operation Unified Protector.