On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the presence in the sky of Caen (Calvados) could intrigue many onlookers: a helicopter from the army was spotted in the afternoon, circling near the Calix viaduct.
Demonstration of helitraining on the Caen Peninsula
It was the H160 helicopter of the French Navy. It was present in Caen this Saturday for the 400th anniversary celebrations of the Navy. A free event open to everyone that took place on the Caen Peninsula, Quai Gaston Lamy. Its objective: to highlight the trades of the Navy, its missions, and its connection to the territories.
The H160 helicopter of the Navy was present this Saturday, May 23, above Caen to celebrate the 400 years of the French Navy. Archives La Presse de la Manche
More animations this Sunday
Conferences, educational workshops, and animations like the presence of this helicopter for helitraining demonstrations with the SNSM.
This event will continue this Sunday, May 24, still at Quai Gaston Lamy, with more animations starting from the opening of the village at 10:30 am and the departure of boats towards Ouistreham at 1:30 pm before the closure of the village at 2 pm.
