Perception of the FAFL by the German during the war
 

Dear all

I am helping a young student who would like to know what was the perception of the Forces Françaises Aériennes Françaises Libres ("FAFL") during WWII, on the German side.

Were the FAFL mentioned by the German Press during WWII ?
what comments were made ?
What was the reaction of the Lutwaffe crew vis a vis the FAFL ?
are there any oral or written testimonies by Germans about the FAFL ?
Did the German radio mention them?
how were they considered?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Gilles

Re: Perception of the FAFL by the German during the war
 

Gilles, bonjour.

This is, in my humble opinion and knowledge, a difficult question. I have never, on all books I do have about the Luftwaffe (war diaries, squadron diaries, etc.) read something related to the FAFL, either a mention or comment, on the personal or intelligence level.

Am sure that specialists with Intelligence Reports, like Nick Beale may have read something at ULTRA; however on the books I have read, nothing is mentioned...not even on the Group de Chasse Normandie-Nièmen.

However, I do believe (but have not read original documents to prove) that the Luftwaffe Intelligence did have information on the Allied Squadrons flying with the RAF. How they (if they did) qualified them vis-a-vis the other Allied airmen (Polish, NZ, Australian, Canadians, etc.) is unknown to me....

A.

Re: Perception of the FAFL by the German during the war
 

merci Adriano .

I agree with your view. not an easy task.

Best regards

Gilles