Airbus Helicopters H160, French Navy, F-HTHC / 031

The French Navy currently operate 6 modified civilian Airbus H160s in the pilot training and SAR roles. These will stay in service until the militarised H160M Guepards are delivered from 2029. I do like the gloss black accents on this scheme. #hye25 @marinenationale.bsky.social

Grumman (Conair) S-2 Turbo Firecat, Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse, F-AYKM / T24

Also performing at the Hyeres Airshow, an ex Securite Civile Turbo Firecat - one of two currently operating in private hands in France. This particular aircraft belonging to Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse in Montelimar. #hye25

Aerospatiale SA.342M Gazelle, French Army, GBU / 4140

As well as the Navy helicopters present at the Hyeres Airshow, the French Army sent a trio of types - NH90, Tigre and this Gazelle. There's just something special about dayglo and camo schemes. #hye25

🚁 ⚓️ 🇫🇷 French Navy H160 helicopter, Hyères, 2025
// 📷 Photo André Bour - helicopassion.com
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Nord N.2501 Noratlas, Le Noratlas de Provence, F-AZVM / 61-SI / 105

Back home in the UK now. One of my personal highlights of the Hyeres Airshow and something I've been wanting to photograph for years - the Nord Noratlas. What an amazing sound those radial engines make! #HYE25

Dassault Rafale M, French Navy, 44

Today was the Hyeres 100th Anniversary Airshow, what an amazing show! The French Navy Rafale pair went up twice and this particular pass generated a lot of vapour! #HYE25 @marinenationale.bsky.social

Breguet-Dassault ATL2, French Navy, 21

Today was the spotters' day at Hyeres, ahead of the airshow tomorrow. Following some arrivals there were some practice displays, including this lovely topside from a French Navy ATL2. #HYE25 @marinenationale.bsky.social