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ORAC	27th Mar 2019 07:54

Rafales over Cyprus

So, are they overflying the SBAs and/or using Akrotiri? Over avoiding both during the exercise for political reasons?

French Rafale jets pierce Cyprus skies | News | ekathimerini.com

French Rafale jets pierce Cyprus skies

Chris Kebab

27th Mar 2019 08:59

So does the SBA agreement/treaty mean the UK "owns" the airspace above as well? Can't see why there should be any reason the UK would be concerned about FR aircraft operating in it? Then again I'm not a politician...

AnglianAV8R

27th Mar 2019 12:11

They flew a missed approach at Larnaca Airport.

chevvron

27th Mar 2019 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Kebab (Post 10431117)

According to the news report, they overflew Famagusta which is Northern Cyprus.

AnglianAV8R

27th Mar 2019 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevvron (Post 10431395)

According to the news report, they overflew Famagusta which is Northern Cyprus.

Still technically Nicosia FIR

The reference to Famagusta is likely to mean the Famagusta District within the area controlled by the Republic of Cyprus.

Wookey

27th Mar 2019 16:16

I was in Cyprus last week and saw them most days, usually in pairs. Formation flying skills in (tightish) turns didnt look too impressive to this layman.

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