Note the yellow tiger head on tail, which was applied in 1998.

Still in the original colours. Photographer unknown

This Rafale M was delivered in late 2010 to the Marine Nationale. The Navy variant of the Rafale participated in the 14 July 2023 parade over Paris, but was forced to leave the formation due to in-flight troubles. It made a precautionary landing at Evreux and is seen here returning to a parking spot.

This Rafale M was delivered in late 2010 to the Marine Nationale. The Navy variant of the Rafale participated in the 14 July 2023 parade over Paris, but was forced to leave the formation due to in-flight troubles. It made a precautionary landing at nearby Evreux and is seen here returning to a parking spot.

Serial 51 is sold to Argentina in January 2018 and left France in April 2019. Close to 50 Super Etendard Modernisé's (SEM) were delivered to the Marine Nationale. The SEM is based on the Super Étendard, which is based on the Étendard IVM. The Super Etendard Modernisé was constantly upgraded by the French Navy through its life. It was used for anti-ship, strike, reconnaissance and nuclear strike missions. Here, serial 51 is launched from the R91, its bridle (the cable that attaches the Etendard to the steam catapult) is just dropped after launch in the sea (one bridle is used for each launch!).

A SEM being launched from the R91

This former is a former 11F aircraft, withdrawn from use in 2008 and stored at Hyéres since mid-2009. The aircraft is preserved at Toulouse museum (France) since 2018. On the picture the tail of serial 15 (former 17F) can be seen too. This Super Etendard is stored at Hyéres since mid-2011.

This former is a former 11F aircraft, stored at Hyéres since mid-2011