In Timbuktu, a new airborne operation was made with airdrop of French soldiers of the 17e RGP (17th Engineer Parachute Regiment) (Read more http://www.armyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6502 )with equipment to carry out the clearance of the runway and thus help to restore air traffic on the airport of the city. (Credit video copyright ECPAD French Army) Army Recognition Global Defence News Online Air Force magazine of Aviation and Aerospace Industry Worldwide Defense & Security News Marketing and advertising for Defense & Security Industry and Exhibition Land Forces equipment, weapons and vehicles http://www.armyrecognition.com