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1990

Operation Corymbe

1990


 equatorial guinea Gulf of Guinea, Senegal to Angola coasts



The French Navy has fostered maritime security around the coasts of western and central Africa by supporting and developing the capabilities of local navies, conducting anti-piracy and drug interdiction patrols and importantly for the area, providing fisheries protection operations.



  Units

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Not all models shown may have taken part in the Operation




  Ships

ClassesShips
Destroyer   F70 ASW class French Navy D645 Lamotte-Picquet,
Frigate   Floreal class French Navy F733 Ventose, French Navy F735 Germinal,
Frigate   La Fayette class French Navy F710 La Fayette, French Navy F711 Surcouf,
Corvette   d'Estienne d'Orves class French Navy F796 Commandant Birot,
Landing Ship/Platform Dock   Foudre class French Navy L9011 Foudre, French Navy L9012 Siroco,
Landing Ship/Platform Dock   Ouragan class French Navy L9021 Ouragan, French Navy L9022 Orage,
Support Ship   Durance class French Navy A631 Somme,
Support Ship   Achéron class French Navy A620 Jules Verne,





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