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| French Army Light Aviation | |
|---|---|
| Aviation légère de l'armée de Terre | |
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| Founded | 22 November 1954 |
| Country | France |
| Type | Army aviation |
| Size | 339 aircraft (2014) |
| Part of | French Army |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Général de division Bertrand Vallette d’Osia[1] since August 14, 2019. |
The French Army Light Aviation (French: Aviation légère de l’armée de Terre, ALAT, lit. 'Land Army Light Aviation' (the army is officially called the 'Land Army' because the air force is officially called the 'Air Army')) is the Army aviation service of the French Army. ALAT was established on 22 November 1954 for observation, reconnaissance, assault and supply duties.