Georges Blanc (pilot)

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Georges Pierre Blanc
Born18 June 1887
Charente, France
Died25 April 1960
AllegianceFrance
Service/branchInfantry, then flying service
Years of service1908–1918
RankAdjutant
UnitN62, Spa154, N31
Awards Légion d'honneur, Médaille militaire, Croix de Guerre

Adjutant Georges Pierre Blanc was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. [1]

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Biography

Called for military service on 10 October 1908, Blanc was posted to an infantry regiment. On 20 June 1915, he began pilot's training, receiving Military Pilot's Brevet No. 2232 on 31 December. After some intermediary postings, he arrived at Escadrille N31 on 31 March 1917. He would score five aerial victories with this squadron, and be promoted to Adjutant. [2]

Sources of information

  1. The Aerodrome website http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/blanc.php Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  2. Franks & Bailey (1992), p. 120.

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