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Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66 about to trap the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise. (Note: Foch and Clemenceau were two almost identical ships, to which the French Navy did not apply distinctive markings, making identification very difficult). Date: 1986
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1986 Aeronavale Apply Clemenceau Cruise Dassault Breguet Difficult Distinctive Etendard Foch Identical Identification Landing Markings Note Operational Super Trap Wire
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In this evocative photograph, a Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard 66 fighter jet from the French Navy (Marine Nationale) is about to touch down on the flight deck of either the Foch or Clemenceau aircraft carrier during an operational cruise in 1986. The Super Etendard, a versatile and powerful naval aircraft, was a mainstay of the French Navy's fleet for several decades. The image captures the intense focus and precision required for the pilot to successfully "trap" the wire, a thin cable suspended above the deck, with the landing gear of the aircraft. The wire acted as a guide for the pilot during the landing process, ensuring a safe and secure touchdown on the limited space of the carrier's deck. The Foch and Clemenceau were two almost identical French Navy aircraft carriers, making it difficult to distinguish between them based on visual cues alone. Both ships were launched in the late 1960s and served in the French Navy until the late 2000s. The French Navy did not apply distinctive markings to these vessels, adding to the challenge of identifying which carrier is featured in the photograph. The Super Etendard's distinctive delta-wing design and the carrier's flight deck, filled with various aircraft and support personnel, provide context to this moment in the operational cruise. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate world of aeronautical transportation at sea, where precision, focus, and teamwork are essential for the successful execution of daily operations.
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