French airman killed 16 May 1940
 

Hi guys

On 16 May 1940, Potez 63 No375 of GAO 503 was shot down. The observer was killed. I urgently seek his name please.

Cheers
Brian

Re: French airman killed 16 May 1940
 

Hi Brian

Observer: Sous-lieutenant Mann, killed
Pilot : Adjutant-chef Gordon, safe
Gunner : Adjutant Nourry, badly wounded

Best Rgds
Stig

Re: French airman killed 16 May 1940
 

GAO 503 Potez 63.11 (375). Hit by flak and starboard engine set alight during reconnaissance sortie over enemy armoured columns. Crashed and burned out near the goods station at Beert-Bellingen, between Soignies and Braine-le-Comte 3.20 p.m. S/Lt. A. Mann dropped from aircraft at low level and seriously injured, taken to a clinic in Halle where died next day. Adjt. Nourry baled out over Hennuyères but shot at by allied troops and badly wounded, admitted to hospital in Binche. Adjt. Gourdon baled out landing unhurt. Aircraft a write-off.

(The Battle of France Then & Now : After The Battle 2007)

Re: French airman killed 16 May 1940
 

Many thanks Stig & Peter

Cheers
Brian