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French Air Force 'Gusto Tactical Demonstration'

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:59 pm
by Flightline Uk
L’Escadron de chasse 2/5 “Ile de France” will field a two-ship tactical display by a pair of Dassault Mirage 2000Cs for the 2021 Display Season – The ‘Gusto Tactical Demonstration’.The two pilots from the squadron that will fly the routine are yet to be named but ‘Gusto 1’ (Flight Safety Officer) has 2300 Flight Hours and ‘Gusto 2’ (Tactical Expert) has 1500 Flying Hours.

The display will last 12 minutes and is schedule to be seen at three French events later in the season which are:

September

11th-12th – Air Legend, Aerodrome Melun-Villaroche, France

October

3rd – Meeting Aérien, Gap-Tallard, France
14th – 80th anniversary of “Ile de France”, BA115 Orange, France

More information on the team can be found at https://ec25iledefrance.com/tactical-display/
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2021/04/ai ... 6pgf-UiPdI

Re: French Air Force 'Gusto Tactical Demonstration'

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:10 pm
by Adam
What utterly brilliant news this is! I had wondered if the ramping up of the Rafale Tactical Display would mean the end of the Mirage 2000 on the display circuit, but the French Air Force's airshow participation never ceases to amaze.