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8 January 2021 (Last Updated January 8th, 2021 13:03) The airforces of the UK and France have conducted a combined Long-Range Projection mission to Djibouti, Africa. The Long-Range Projection mission demonstrated the CJEF Air Component’s capability. Credit: Royal Air Force. UK Crown Copyright. Share Article The airforces of the UK and France have conducted a combined Long-Range Projection mission to Djibouti, Africa. The mission saw the involveme...

RAF Voyagers Refuel French Jets Bound For Africa The British tankers escorted four Mirage aircraft during the 4,000-mile journey. 7th January 2021 at 6:38pm The RAF has demonstrated its air-to-air refuelling capability alongside its French counterparts during a journey to Africa. Two Voyager aircraft joined four Armee de l’air Mirage 2000 fighters headed to Djibouti in a combined mission, proving the joint force can send aircraft long distances at high speeds. The jets were in the middle of ...