The Charles-de-Gaulle has returned to sea. Renovated in dry dock for 8 months last year, the French Navy's aircraft carrier has been "regaining power" since January.
In other words, a progressive running-in, during which the warship carried out several trips in the Mediterranean.
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Objective: for the entire crew to adopt or resume their habits.
From the ammunition preparation workshop (those who work there are nicknamed “booms”), through the hangar where the mechanics work on the Rafale, to the kitchens, the bakery or the hairdressing salon… Because beyond its military activity, Charles-de-Gaulle is also a floating city, with the necessary logistics but also the living spaces that go with it.
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“Being commander of the Charles de Gaulle also means taking care of 1,800 sailors who live 24 hours a day in 262 meters long, 60 meters wide,” explains Georges-Antoine Florentin, the commander of the Charles de Gaulle. de-Gaulle.
“So there is a small town that must live in harmony so that everyone can do their part to be efficient in operation.”
And after this period of exercises, the Charles-de-Gaulle should leave on a mission very soon, in the spring.