May 1940 : Potez 631 lost in Belgium ( nr 481 ? )

[ytargsillou]

Hi,

On this pic you can see the tail of a french Potez 631 lost in Belgium during may 1940. The plane probably ( belly ? ) landed and not crashed.
Its number is, I think, 481, may be also 483.
Does somebody have information about these 2 planes 481 of 483 ?
Thanks.

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[Alex Smart]

Number looks more like 183, not 483.

[Alain57]

Goodmorning ,

12/05/1940
Mont-sur-Marchienne "campagne du Pige" Belgium
Potez 63-11
French groundfire at Montigny-le-Tilleul crashlanding at 0930 hrs
Recce Tongeren Belgium / Maastricht Netherlands
N°180
Groupe Reconnaissance I/14
Clastres -Montescour
SsLt Moreau Philippe piloot ( SAFE )
SLt Touret ( SAFE ) observer
Sgt Bernet Robert ( SAFE ) gunner
Attacked bij Me-109 over the city of Tongeren , the oil pressure on the R/H engine drops away and the pilot feathered the propellor . Loosing height on the way back to their base in France the aircraft groundfire from French/Senegalees troops who thinks that the Potez is a Me-110.The crew returns with their parachutes , armament and compas back to France.

Keep it's safe
Alain57

[ytargsillou]

Hi Alain,

Thanks for your answer.

Are your informations concerning the 481 or 483 ?
Best regards.

[Alain57]

Hello ,

Sorry i have no info on Potez nr 481 or 483.

Regards
Alain57