4th Airmobile Brigade (France)

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4ème Brigade Aéromobile
Active	1999 -
Country	France
Branch	French Army
Type	ALAT
Size	4 400 men, 202 helicopters
Part of	CFAT
Garrison/HQ	Essey-les-Nancy

The 4th Airmobile Brigade (French: 4^ème Brigade Aéromobile, 4e BAM) is a helicopter unit of the French Army. It makes up for most of the French Army Light Aviation. The brigade is heir to the traditions and honours of the 4th Airmobile Division.

[edit] Composition

• 1er Régiment d'Hélicoptères de Combat (1er RHC) Combat Helicopter Regiment in Phalsbourg with 22 Gazelle, 20 Puma and 14 Cougar
• 3e Régiment d'Hélicoptères de Combat (3e RHC) Combat Helicopter Regiment in Etain with 37 Gazelle, 16 Puma
• 5e Régiment d'Hélicoptères de Combat (5e RHC) Combat Helicopter Regiment in Pau with 52 various Gazelle and Puma helicopters
• 4e Compagnie de Commandement et de Transmissions (4e CCT) in Essey les Nancy

The 6e Régiment d'Hélicoptères de Combat (6e RHC) Combat Helicopter Regiment in Margny les Compiegne was disbanded in July 2007. The airport has changed into civil status.

[edit] External links

• (French) Defence Ministry

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