The airborne group (Gaé) on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is formed from the units assigned to the naval aviation bases of Landivisiau (Finistère) and Lann-Bihoué (Morbihan).
It’s made of:
- 2 Fighting Flotillas ( 11F , 17F )
- From an interception flotilla ( 12F )
- From an Air Watch Fleet ( 4F )
- Training and Mission Preparation Training Center (CEIPM).
These fleets participate in missions of deterrence, projection of power and control of the air-sea space.
Each mission corresponds to a type of aircraft:
- The Modernized Super-Standard (11F, 17F) assists in assault missions against naval and land targets, tactical land or sea reconnaissance, and nuclear deterrence
- The E-2C Hawkeye (4F Air Watch) specializes in naval security, flying control and assault guidance against naval and land targets
- The Rafale F 1 (12F) performs air superiority missions.
The Gaé also includes a rescue helicopter detachment and liaison Dauphin Pedro from the 35F .
It is eventually reinforced by helicopter detachments from other armies (land and air) or other nations.
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