The Aviation Magazine 51 July-August 2017 | Page 114

The history of the Patrouille de France and their aircra
To commemorate the first centenary since the entry of the United States Patrouille de France , France ’ s premier aerobatic team decided to visit th not yet be aware the Patrouille de France , ( PAF ) is the oldest military aer gins go back all the way to 1931 .
In 1931 France ' s first aerobatic demonstration took place over Étampe formed by the instructors from the local flying school under the c with Morane‐Saulnier MS‐230 aircraft . The team ( known as patrol in Fr their fruits of labour was rewarded by being chosen to represent France under the name of “ Patrouille de Etampes ”.