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# Patrouille de FrancePatrouille de France

The French Air and Space Force’s aerobatic team. Its Alpha Jet displays combine formation changes, synchronised manoeuvres and smoke in the colours of the French flag.

<dl>

<dt>Country</dt>
<dd>France</dd>

<dt>The story begins</dt>
<dd>1953</dd>

<dt>Aircraft</dt>
<dd>Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet</dd>

<dt>Aircraft category</dt>
<dd>Training aircraft</dd></dl>

History and features

## About the team

The team dates back to 1953. The French Air and Space Force’s Alpha Jet displays combine formation changes, synchronised manoeuvres and smoke in the colours of the French flag.

Aircraft

## Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

Aircraft category: training aircraft. Aircraft types and variants may change over a team’s history. Check the team’s programme for the aircraft and formation used in a particular display.

Where the team performs

## Airshows featuring the team

Examples of airshows where the team has appeared. Check the organiser's information for the next edition's participants.

### Abbotsford International Airshow

Abbotsford, Canada

[Abbotsford International Airshow](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/airshows#abbotsford-international-airshow)

[Show documented appearances](https://onlyplanes.ru/en/aerobatic-teams/schedule?group=patrouille-de-france)

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