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French Armed Forces Herald U.K. Chinooks’ Participation in Mali Operations

Frank Wolfe

Monday, July 22nd, 2019

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French Armed Forces Herald U.K. Chinooks’ Participation in Mali Operations

An RAF Chinook helicopter demonstrating under-slung load carrying capacity in support of French operations last December in Mali (RAF Photo).

The French Armed Forces last week heralded the year-long participation of three British Royal Air Force HC Mk 5 Chinook helicopters in French counter-terror operations in Mali, as the French government examines a possible future buy of the Boeing [BA]-made aircraft for heavy lift and other missions. The three Royal Air Force HC Mk 5 Chinooks arrived in Mali in July last year to transport supplies and personnel for French and other military forces. The Boeing Chinooks, equipped with advanced avionics…

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