Macron reveals 'Free France' as name of new aircraft carrier

The nuclear-powered vessel, which will be the largest warship in Europe when it enters service in 2038, is set to replace France's sole existing aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. President Emmanuel Macron said the name honors those who resisted Nazi occupation in the Second World War.

Next French aircraft carrier will be called "Free France"

#France's next aircraft carrier will be called the "France Libre" (Free France). It is set to replace the current Charles #deGaulle warship and is being named after the French Resistance movement that de Gaulle led against the #Nazi occupation of France during World War II.

By FRANCE24

Macron unveils 'France Libre' as France’s next aircraft carrier

President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that France's next aircraft carrier will be named France Libre, as the country seeks to reinforce its standing as a major maritime power.

By Jan van der Made with RFI

‘Free France’: Macron reveals name of Europe’s largest warship

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France’s next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called “France Libre” (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power. Once completed, the warship, which is set to replace the country’s sole aircraft carrier — the Charles de Gaulle — and due to enter service in 2038, will be the largest warship ever built in Europe. Macron said the vessel was being named after the French Resistance movement that...

By none@none.com (AFP)

The Aircraft Carrier that will replace the “Charles de Gaulle” will be named “Free France”

The announcement was made by Emmanuel Macron – It is expected to join the fleet in 2038 The post The Aircraft Carrier that will replace the “Charles de Gaulle” will be named “Free France” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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