French pilots endured the unique experience of fighting both with
and against the Allies during World War II. Possessing mostly
obsolescent aircraft at the outbreak of the war, the Armee de l'Air
was decimated in the wake of the Blitzkrieg, but riot before French
units achieved creditable scores, particularly against Italian
forces. After the capitulation of France in 1940, a number of
French aces continued to fly with the Vichy squadrons, many of
which saw action against their former AlLies in North Africa.
French pilots also escaped to Britain and Russia, achieving notable
success with the RAF and on the Eastern Front, respectively.
This rare look at the French aces of World War II features 40
specially commissioned color plates researched from original
sources and derailing the wide assortment of aircraft flown by
French aces, as well as paint schemes, marking, and unit badges
worn by the different Groupe de Chasse. A detailed text explains
the conflicts and tactics flown, includes tables of traits
involved, and features interviews with several leading aces.
Archival photos are sourced from the best collections from across
the globe.
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