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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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