The history of the air component of the independent French nuclear force, created by General de Gaulle, from its creation to the present day, from the Mirage IV Rafale, through to the Super Etendard of Naval Aviation. AUTHOR: Herve Beaumont is the undisputed specialist on Dassault aircraft, and author of numerous books on the Mirage III, Mirage 2000 and Mirage IV. SELLING POINTS: An interesting history of the air component of the independent French nuclear force.