In November 1977, the last SMB2 of the 1/12 Cambrésis fighter squadron made its last flight, thus closing 19 years of service with the Armée de l'Air.

Aircraft no.90 12-YQ was assigned to the Cité de l'Air Military Training Center, at 122 Chartres-Champhol Air Base.

Super Mystères were well-liked by Israeli pilots,[citation needed] and were regarded as good match for the MiG-19 operated by opponents in air-to-air combat.

These provided air support in numerous border skirmishes with Sandinistan Nicaragua, and served until in 1996, replaced by 12 Northrop F-5Es.

One Super Mystère was transferred to the Honduras Air Museum, and the remaining 11 were offered for sale as surplus.