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Brian

28th October 2010 17:03

French pilot in FAA 1942

Hi guys

In 1942 811 Squadron, flying Swordfish, had on its strength a French pilot who flew under the nom-de-plume of Peter Bradley. He became a POW circa July 1942. Does anyone know his true identity?

Cheers
Brian

Alex Smart

29th October 2010 02:08

Re: French pilot in FAA 1942

Hello Brian,

Details from FAA Archive website and FAA Aircraft 1939/45.
Pierre Fauvet
811 Squadron
Captured 9th August 1942
Both Lt. P. Bentley and Lt. A H G Mays FTR after minelaying S of Den Helder.
and became POW's.
It would seem that they were in Swordfish W5974 and were in collision with Swordfish DK751 S/L I H Whitelaw-Wilson and S/L R R Townend who were both killed.

Alex

Brian

29th October 2010 10:58

Re: French pilot in FAA 1942

Many thanks Alex

Spot on! Excellent!

Cheers
Brian

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