Source: Citroën Sport

Shortly before flying out to Sapporo for the Rally Japan, Sébastien Loeb took the time to take up an invitation from the members of the Patrouille de France formation flying team to join them as passenger in one of the squad's nine Alpha Jets.


For his maiden flight, the four-time World Champion flew over the splendid landscapes of France's Provence region and the French Alps.

Following his arrival at the Patrouille de France's base in Salon de Provence, the Citroën driver kicked off the day with a series of briefings with the pilots and mechanics, before being strapped into the passenger seat of the plane flown by Capitaine Ludovic Bourgeon, the team's second solo pilot.


The hour-long excursion saw the nine Alpha Jets pass over the Sainte Baume Mountain, Saint Tropez, Orange and Gap. The Patrouille de France concluded the flight with a short aerobatic display over the airfield.

Loeb then flew to Japan where he hopes to clinch another victory and get closer to a record 5th World Rally Championship.


Photo Credit : Citroën Sport