The Aviation Magazine No 47 November-December 2016 | Page 8
(4) Mirage 2000‐5F of the Groupe de Chasse 1/2
“Cignognes” (01.002 Fighter Group “Storks”) air‐
craft from the Luxeuil Air Base, France . The
Groupe de Chasse ½ “Cignognes” provides air de‐
fense and air policing on French territory by pro‐
viding control and interception of suspicious air‐
craft and assistance to aircraft in distress. In over‐
seas operations, the “Storks” ensure the protection
and control of air operations.