Rafale M diverted to Malta after refueling probe accident

A French Navy Rafale M was force to divert to Malta after running low on fuel and was unable to land back on aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

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Bernardo Fernandez copado, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons


Apparently, part of the refueling probe had broken off, forcing the pilot to divert.

A French NH-90 arrived at Malta international Airport on the night of Feb. 6 with a mainteance crew and spare parts to fix the aircraft. Both left shortly after midnight.

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