Roger Emile Motte (aka Maurice Remy)

[keith A]

This pilot served with various French units before escaping to Britain in 1940. After flying with 238 Squadron he joined 32 Squadron and was credited with a Ju88 shot down on 10 June 1941. He force-landed in Eire and was interned until 1943. Did he escape or was he released?

He returned to action with 345 (GC2/2 'Berry') Squadron and then with 326 (GC2/7 'Nice') Squadron where he is credited with two shared victories flying with Gabriel Gauthier on either 9 or 18 February 1945. One of these victories is credited as a "probable". My question is about the date, and the result. 9 February 1945 is shown on most sites but this one ....

https://www.ordredelaliberation.fr/f...ns/roger-motte

...gives different details and attributes three confirmed kills to Motte.

Also, why was Motte flying as a wingman to Gauthier? He had roughly the same combat experience, was a decorated fighter pilot and they were the same rank.... nevertheless he was not even the leader of an escadrille. I should however point to the fact that Gauthier was not leading an escadrille either but within days would succeed to command of the Groupe.

regards

Keith

[dp_burke]

Hello Keith

He was released from Irish Internment in October 1943, my website below.
http://www.ww2irishaviation.com/background.htm

I have an E&E report for him filed upon his return.