The Champs Elysees on Bastille Day

Geri and I took the five-minute stroll from our apartment up to the Arc de Triomphe, this morning, to watch France show off. The way they fly that flag under the Arc is just a stunner. This picture doesn't come close to conveying the visual effect. The gendarmerie. Only way these guys could look more French is to tuck baguettes under their arms. Inspector Clouseau impressions, anyone? The distinctive delta wing of Dassault. My guess is that the three lead planes are Rafales, rather than Mirages, but leave a comment if you know better.