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Documentary: The Patrouille de France on an American tour

On Thursday, July 12, 2018, starting at 9 p.m., C8 will be broadcasting a series of documentaries on the Patrouille de France.

On Thursday, July 12, 2018, starting at 9 p.m., C8 will be broadcasting a series of documentaries on the Patrouille de France.

At 9 p.m., you can see the Patrouille de France on an American tour. The troops of the French Air Force agreed to be followed throughout this extraordinary journey recorded between March 17 and May 6, 2017. This is a unique opportunity to mark the centennial anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I and go behind the scenes. To commemorate this centenary, the Patrouille de France was invited on an exceptional American tour. Over fifty days, the PAF teams visited New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Greenland, flying over legendary sites.

At 11 p.m., follow the Patrouille de France Alpha Jets through various events, such as the Bastille Day military parade, the Tour de France, as well as various air shows and displays. Over several weeks, these elite pilots agreed to be followed through their various public performances.

A must-see evening program focusing on French aviation, Thursday, July 12 on C8.