The last French military flight returned from Lebanon on Wednesday.
He brought with him the latest equipment from the soldiers of Operation "Friendship", launched the day after the explosion which devastated the port of Beirut on August 4.
A total of 750 men were mobilized to come to the aid of the Lebanese affected and to deal with the emergency.
1,200 tonnes of freight were transported, in particular by air in four rotations, and thanks to the Calao container ship.
With "Friendship", the French government intended to quickly signify its solidarity with the Lebanese population, which alone is unable to cope.
“The volunteers got organized.
But they were faced with technical difficulties
, ”recounts Colonel Paul, head of operations of the“ Groupement Terre Ventoux ”formed for the occasion.
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Some 400 engineers and 160 vehicles were embarked on August 9 aboard the Amphibie Tonnerre Helicopter Carrier.
The rapid mobilization of so many resources in the middle of the summer proved to be a
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