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French losses on 12.05.40
Hi everyone,
I have a next question regarding French losses in May 1940. Please help me with following German claims: - 12.05.40 I/JG20 at 18.55 Potez 63 S.E.Antwerp - 12.05.40 II/JG51 at 17.15 Mureaux E.Zabern - 12.05.40 III/JG53 at 19.10 Potez 63 south of Metz Any idea about French units, pilots and serials? TIA Robert |
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Re: French losses on 12.05.40
Hi Robert
12.05.40 ANF les Mureaux 115 n° 35 from GAO 553 shot down at about 16.00 by 2 Bf 109, pilot wounded, obs. safe. Avions n° 60 , La saga des biplaces "Parasol" ANF Mureaux, Pierre Cortet. Stéphane |
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Re: French losses on 12.05.40
Hi Stephane,
once more thanks a lot. Yet another question about 12.05.40 - did any French fighter unit lose aircraft in the vicinity of Tirlemont afternoon (14-16) or in the morning over Belgium? Regards Robert |
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Re: French losses on 12.05.40
Hi Robert !
Potez 63 nr.317 crashed at Sint-Job-in't-Goor (near Antwerp). Crew Sordet,Lamy and Vanaret got wounded. Best regards Luc |
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Re: French losses on 12.05.40
Hi Luc,
thanks a lot! Any idea about the unit? Perhaps you know something about French fighters losses? Warm regards Robert |
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Potez 63.11 nr.317
Hi Robert,
The unit of this plane was GR I/35. Several French fighters crashed in Belgium on 12/05/1940 .... Do you happen to know the type ? Best regards Luc |
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