Vichy French pilots 1940
Hi guys
Hopefully someone may have information regarding the following French pilots who were involved in repelling FAA attacks on Mers-el-Kebir (July 1940) and Dakar (September 1940).
I am seeking the first names of the following pilots of GCII/5 (Oran)
Sous-Lt Boudier
Lt Tremolet
S/C Legrand
Cne Portalis
S/C Gisclon
A/C Dugoujon
Bizerte E2-1 of Esc.2 was badly shot up by Skua and alighted on sea. Identity of crew required, and seriousness of damage.
Dakar (September 1940) GCI/4 pilots
Lt Milbeau
Asp Duval (killed 23/9/40)
A/C Baillet
Sgt Lemare
Cne O'Byrne
Lt Minot
Cne Cauthin
Lt de V. Hardy (GHS-7)
Lt de V. Roux (Esc.4)
M167F II/GR2 severely damaged by Skua (DBR) identity of crew?
Loire 130 (No22) shot down in error by D.501 of I/6. Details/fates of Loire crew and identity of D.501 pilot required.
Any details will be most appreciated.
Cheers
Brian
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