French Air Force “Paint” the Sky Above Athens Blue and White

The departing "Patrouille de France," the precision aerobatic team of the French Air Force, conducted a spectacular Acropolis flyover on Monday morning.


The pilots of the two French Rafale fighter aircraft and the “Patrouille de France” aerobatic display team bid farewell to the city of Athens on Monday, flying in formation above the Acropolis, while creating the colors of the Greek flag.

The French aerobatic team was in Athens to participate in the Athens Flying Week air show, held at the Tanagra air base on September 4-5.

 

This article was previously published at ekathimerini.com.



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