Claude PETIT pictured Alouette III 444 (MSN 1444) on board Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft-carrier on November 8, 2006, during deck landing qualification of French Navy's jet pilots. This helicopter together with Panther 6313 belonged to 35F and were alternatively in charge of the rescue missions. Flotille's detachement on board counted 35 specialists : 6 pilots, 3 flight engineers, 3 divers and 23 technicians who were in charge of the maintenance of both helicopters.

You may find a detailed article relative to this subject written by Patrick VINOT PREFONTAINE and Claude PETIT in the magazine "Le Trait d'Union" (# 231, January/February, 2007).

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