Birds, planes and spectacular stunts: exploring some of the particularities of France’s military

<p>In this week’s show, buckle your seatbelts as Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot focus on a French institution that, if you’re lucky, you can spot occasionally if you gaze up at the sky. The “Patrouille de France”, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air and Space Force, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. What’s so special about the so-called “Grande Dame''? First off, the squad is composed of the crème de la crème of France’s elite air force pilots. But it’s much more than a stunt team, it holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the French.</p>