In the days before in-flight refueling the RAF operated what was effectively a Staging Post, under the title of the Royal Air Force Liaison Party at Base Aerienne 125 Istres and from April 1958 at Base Aerienne 115 Orange-Caritat.
The RAF and the l'Armie de l'Air worked well together and played well together.
We also ate well together in their mess.
I know, because I was there.
The best year of my 13 years service.