Photo Complex figure… mirrored and looped

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The sky above Chartres is transformed into a veritable aerial tableau: the four outer Alphajets fly in close mirrored formation, one in straight flight followed by a second in inverted flight, while the other two maintain a 90° inward-facing attitude. Around this central arrangement, the two solos perform perfectly coordinated loops, adding dynamism and depth to the ensemble.

The tricolor trails intersect and intertwine, highlighting the complex geometry of the maneuver and accentuating the visual impact on the audience. Each pilot must calculate their trajectory with extreme precision: distance, speed, and bank angle are synchronized to the nearest centimeter.

This spectacular maneuver exemplifies the virtuosity and discipline of the Patrouille de France: an aerial choreography where audacity, technique, and aesthetics combine to create an unforgettable moment, challenging the limits of aerobatics and captivating everyone on the ground.

Technical details

Camera Canon
Model Canon EOS 700D
Focal length F/5.6
Opening speed 1/4000 sec.
ISO sensitivity ISO-320
Focal length 70 mm
Dimensions 5184 pixels × 3456 pixels
Image resolution 72 ppp × 72 ppp

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