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The Patrouille de France and the A400M Tactical Display

news 25/08/2026

Caen-Carpiquet Airport once again hosted the Patrouille de France and its Alpha Jets for the Cabourg French Flyair event. This edition was also marked by the presence of the French Air Force's A400M Tactical Display.

The Patrouille de France returns to Caen-Carpiquet

Caen-Carpiquet Airport was pleased to welcome the Patrouille de France and its Alpha Jets once again as part of the Cabourg French Flyair.

For this event, the aircraft and teams of the Patrouille de France stopped over at the Caen-Carpiquet platform before heading to Cabourg to participate in the air show.

Default image illustrating the article "The Patrouille de France and the A400M Tactical Display" by Coeur de Nacre

The A400M Tactical Display was also present

Default image illustrating the article "The Patrouille de France and the A400M Tactical Display" by Coeur de Nacre

This edition also hosted theA400M Tactical Display, a demonstration aircraft of the French Air Force.

Alongside the Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France, its presence helped make this event a highlight for aviation enthusiasts and the public who came to watch the demonstrations.

The air show in Cabourg brought together several aircraft for demonstrations combining precision, speed and technical prowess.

An aerial rendezvous over the Normandy region

With the arrival of these aircraft, Caen-Carpiquet Airport was once again at the heart of a major aeronautical event in the region. These stopovers also provide an opportunity to showcase the airport's activities and infrastructure to the public and aviation enthusiasts.