Yes they did
Prior to 1991, Rafale was flown passed 100* AOA and 40 Kt negative speed.
This was reported by some guys testing the Rafale on an article that i don't have here but i could easly post it later.
The pilots in charge of the aircraft were saying that they prefered to use Helmet-mounted Target designators to the Cobra manoeuvre as it leaves the aircraft with too little energy (Classic case of aerobraking).
Still it's a demonstration of its aerodynamic development.
NO TVC.