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31st March 2019, 21:21
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GC2/7 July 1944
Why was there a simultaneous change of command among the escadrille commanders in July 1944. Valentin succeeded to the 3rd escadrille SPA73 replacing Bouton, and Gauthier (SPA78) was replaced as leader of the 4th by Mangin.
I assumed that Gauthier had received home leave but it seems more organised than that  Gauthier returned to duty at a date prior to his being shot down in September 1944, perhaps as deputy to the groupe commander, in which case when he returned after escaping what command did he hold in December 1944 when he claimed two victories? You may guess that I have been reading biographies of Saint-Exupery and Romain Gary, and it's exciting stuff from both sides regards Keith 
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