French Army Aviation's 4 RHFS has been engaged in nearly all French combat and special operations since the early nineties using the Gazelle and more recently the EC725 Caracal.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Gazelle / SA.341/SA.342 - ФранцияFrance - 1967Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

The sniper at the door of this Gazelle takes aim with his HK417 7.62mm precision rifle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Gazelle / SA.341/SA.342 - ФранцияFrance - 1967Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

The Caracal and the Cougar are the standard airlift helicopters in use with the 4e RHFS

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

The M3M 12.7mm machine-gun equipped with a holographic sight has recently been adopted by the 4e RHFS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

A spectacular, but very fast, way of extracting troops from a hotspot. The French Special Forces master a whole range of techniques and tactics that have proved their worth on a number of occasions.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

The 4e RHFS is trained to operate in all weathers, day and night.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

A 1e RPIMa assault team displays an assortment of M4 5.56mm carbines and 12 bore shotguns. The M4, which is now being replaced by the HK416, is progressively being relegated to training duties.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

This Cougar is fitted with a door-mounted M3M 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

A 1e RPIMa assault team fast ropes from a Caracal during an exercise at Tarbes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978

A 1e RPIMa assault team embarks into a Caracal with commandos ready to provide suppressive fire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aerospatiale Super Puma / SA.332 / AS.532 Cougar - ФранцияFrance - 1978