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Groupe De Combat 12
Groupe de Combat 12 (GC 12) 'Les Cigognes' ('The Storks') was the most celebrated and successful French Air Service Groupe de Chasse during the World War I. Its roster included Georges Guynemer, René Dorme, Alfred Heurteaux, René Fonck, Raoul Echard, Joseph-Henri Guiguet, Roland Garros, Mathieu Tenant de la Tour, Jean Laulhé, among other French World War I aces. The fliers from CG 12 carried different stork insignia on their planes. History It originated as an ad hoc group, ''Groupement de Combat de la Somme''. Four ''escadrilles'' were consolidated in this group—'' Escadrilles N3'', ''N26'', '' N73'', and '' N103''. Founded on 16 April 1916 to fight in the Second Battle of the Aisne, the makeshift group also had three other ''escadrilles'' temporarily assigned—'' N37'', '' N62'', and '' N65''. The group was placed under command of Capitaine Felix Brocard; he was promoted from command of ''Escadrille 3N''. On 1 November 1916, it was formalized as ''Groupe de Comba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Groupe De Chasse
''Groupe de Chasse'' or ''groupe de chasse'' (usually abbreviated as GC) is the French language term for " fighter group" or "fighter wing". More literal translations include "pursuit group" (the US term for fighter groups prior to 1942) and "hunting group" (similar to the German language '' Jagdgruppe'' or ''JG''). Composition A ''group de chasse'' may include one to four ''escadrilles'', each of which comprises 10–12 aircraft. The commanding officer of a ''GC'' is usually a ''Commandant'', ''Lieutenant-colonel'' or ''Colonel''. Units Specific units known by the name ''groupe de chasse'' include: ;'' Groupe de Chasse (Belgium)'' :a Belgian unit of World War I ;''Groupe de Chasse Polonaise I/145 The Polish Fighter Squadron ( pl, I/145 Polski Dywizjon Myśliwski, french: Groupe de Chasse Polonais), also known by its designation GC I/145, was the largest fighter unit of the Polish Air Forces in France. Formed of Polish pilots who evaded cap ...'': a Polish unit fighting alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 26
''Escadrille 26'' is a squadron of the French Air Force founded in 1914 and still active today. History Escadrille 26 was founded on 26 August 1914, at Arras. It was originally equipped with ''Morane-Saulnier'' aircraft, leading to its designation as ''Escadrille MS26''. It went into action attached to VI Armée of the French ground forces until 24 September 1914; it then switched bases to the Kingdom of Belgium.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 91. During 1915, it re-armed with ''Nieuport 11s'', and became ''Escadrille N26''. In June 1916, it moved to Cachy to join an improvised formation, ''Groupe de Combat de la Somme''. This ''groupe'' initially consisted of three other units in addition to ''Escadrille N26''—'' Escadrille N3'', '' Escadrille N103'', and ''Escadrille N73'' and became the famous '' Fighter Squadron Storks (Escadrille des Cigognes)'' . Command of the ''groupe'' was granted to Capitaine Antonin Brocard. On 1 November 1916, the ''groupe'' was formalized as ''Groupe de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flanders
Flanders (, ; Dutch: ''Vlaanderen'' ) is the Flemish-speaking northern portion of Belgium and one of the communities, regions and language areas of Belgium. However, there are several overlapping definitions, including ones related to culture, language, politics, and history, and sometimes involving neighbouring countries. The demonym associated with Flanders is Fleming, while the corresponding adjective is Flemish. The official capital of Flanders is the City of Brussels, although the Brussels-Capital Region that includes it has an independent regional government. The powers of the government of Flanders consist, among others, of economic affairs in the Flemish Region and the community aspects of Flanders life in Brussels, such as Flemish culture and education. Geographically, Flanders is mainly flat, and has a small section of coast on the North Sea. It borders the French department of Nord to the south-west near the coast, the Dutch provinces of Zeeland, North Brabant an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Felix Brocard
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Escadrille 65
''Escadrille 65'' of the French Air Force was established during World War I. It was founded at Lyon-Bron Airport on 2 August 1915. History Though it was equipped with a mixed bag of aircraft, it was designated as ''Escadrille C 65'' for its Caudron G.IVs. It was assigned to ''VII Armee'' of the French Army on 24 October 1915. It was re-equipped in its entirety with Nieuports, and was redesignated ''Escadrille N 65'' on 21 February 1916. In June 1916, it was consolidated into an ad hoc ''Groupe de Combat'' that was based at Cachy. Other ''escadrilles'' within the ''Groupe'' were ''Escadrille 3, N3'', ''Escadrille 37, N37'', ''Escadrille 62, N62'', ''Escadrille 73, N73'', and ''Escadrille 103, N103''. In early November 1916, ''Escadrille N65'' was reassigned into ''Groupe de Combat 13''. ''GC 13'' also contained ''Escadrille N67'', ''Escadrille N112'', and ''Escadrille N.124''.Franks, Bailey 1992, pp. 94-95. On 5 December 1916, ''Escadrille N 65'' received its first citation. As 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 62
''Escadrille 62'' is a French Air Force squadron. It was founded on 11 August 1915 at Lyon–Bron Airport. History ''Escadrille 62'' was originally equipped with Farman two-seater reconnaissance aircraft; thus, its first designation was ''Escadrille MF62''. Its first assignment was to ''VI Armee'' of the French Army. On 5 May 1916, it was incorporated into a larger ad hoc unit, ''Groupe de Combat de la Somme''—the other units included in the group were '' Escadrille N3'', '' Escadrille N26'', ''Escadrille N73'', and '' Escadrille N103''. On 25 May 1916, it rearmed with Nieuports, becoming ''Escadrille N62''. Because the ''escadrille'' was a temporary augmentation to the ''groupe'', it was detached and reassigned to the ''VI Armee'' as that unit's ''Escadrille d' Armee'' for the remainder of the war. ''Escadrille 62'' won five citations during its short participation in the First World War. The first, in January 1917, was for the destruction of 15 enemy aircraft and six obse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 37
''Escadrille 37'' of the French Air Force was established at Chateauford, France in January 1915. Its original equipment of Morane-Saulniers led to its original designation of ''Escadrille MS 37''. History Initially, Escadrille MS 37 was posted to support ''II Armee'' of the French Army. During July, it began the transition to Nieuport two-seaters which would lead to its being redubbed ''Escadrille N 37'' on 20 September 1915.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 92. In Spring 1916, the ''escadrille'' converted to Nieuport 11s. On 2 July 1916, the unit was forwarded to support ''VI Armee''. The ad hoc ''Groupement de Chasse de Cachy'' was there with its four assigned ''Escadrilles''; ''N 37'' and two other ''escadrilles'' were temporarily attached to the ''groupement''. In January 1917, ''Escadrille N.37'' transferred to ''III Armee''. In early March, it moved to ''IV Armee''. At the same time, it began to rearm with SPADs; this would lead to its later redesignation as ''Escadrille SPA 37''. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Battle Of The Aisne
The Second Battle of the Aisne (french: Bataille du Chemin des Dames or french: Seconde bataille de l'Aisne, 16 April – mid-May 1917) was the main part of the Nivelle Offensive, a Franco-British attempt to inflict a decisive defeat on the German armies in France. The Entente strategy was to conduct offensives from north to south, beginning with an attack by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) then the main attack by two French army groups on the Aisne. General Robert Nivelle planned the offensive in December 1916, after he replaced Joseph Joffre as Commander-in-Chief of the French Army. The objective of the attack on the Aisne was to capture the prominent , east–west ridge of the Chemin des Dames, north-east of Paris and then advance northwards to capture the city of Laon. When the French armies met the British advancing from the Arras front, the Germans would be pursued towards Belgium and the German frontier. The offensive began on 9 April, when the British began the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 103
''Escadrille 103'' of the French Air Force was an elite aviation unit on the Western Front during World War I. One of its many aces, René Fonck was the highest scoring Allied fighter-pilot. History Escadrille 103 was formed from '' Breguet Escadrille 17'', which was founded on 2 August 1914 at Longvic. On 16 November 1914, it re-equipped with Voisins, becoming ''Escadrille VB.3''. On 23 November 1914, it was posted to ''Groupe de Bombardment No. 1'', commanded by Commandant Louis de Goys de Mezeyrac. On 4 March 1915, it was redesignated ''Escadrille VB.103''. As part of GB.1, the escadrille was cited for its valor on 27 May 1915. General Ferdinand Foch issued the citation on 1 June. Foch would issue a second citation on 19 September 1915, based on the bombing raids of the 13th on Ludwigshafen.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 103. On 19 February 1916, the escadrille was converted to an ''escadrille de chasse'' (fighter squadron). It was issued Nieuports and renumbered as ''Escadrille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 73
''Escadrille 73'' of the French Air Force originated at Corcieux on 23 May 1915 as Detachment N 49 during the World War I. History It was initially assigned to the ''VII Armee'' front. On 1 April 1916, it was renamed Detachment Nieuport de Corcieux. On 18 April 1916, it was redesignated, this time as Detachment N73. It became ''Escadrille N73'' on 4 July 1916. On 1 November 1916, it was one of the units gathered into ''Groupe de Combat 12'', along with '' Escadrille N3'', '' Escadrille N26'', and '' Escadrille N103''. The unit became ''Escadrille Spa73'' when it re-equipped with Spad VIIs in January 1917.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 96. The ''escadrille'' left ''GC 12'' on 18 January 1918, being replaced by '' Escadrille SPA.67''.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 95. On 4 October 1918, ''Escadrille Spa73'' was cited in orders as having downed 30 enemy aircraft and an observation balloon. Commanding officers * Lieutenant Pierre Bouny * Lieutenant Honore Lareinty-Tholozan: Killed in flying accide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Escadrille 3
''Escadrille 3'' ''Les Cigognes'' ('The Storks') was a famous French aviation unit during the World War I. It was often referred to as the 'Stork Escadrille N3' due to its insignia. Pilots from Groupe de Combat 12 adopted the name and placed images of storks in different phases of flying on their planes.Guttman, Jon. Groupe ''De Combat 12, Les Cigognes: France's Ace Fighter Group in World War 1''. Oxford: Osprey, 2004. History Escadrille 3 was formed in July 1912 at Avord as ''Escadrille B13'', equipped with Bleriots. It began World War I with the Bleriots; however, on 18 March 1915, it was re-equipped with Morane-Saulnier machines and redesignated ''Escadrille MS3''. Capitaine Felix Brocard assumed command on 28 April 1915. By 20 September, it had once again re-equipped, this time with Nieuport scouts; its new designation was ''Escadrille N3''.Franks, Bailey 1992, p. 89. On 16 April 1916, the unit had been amalgamated into ''Groupement de Combat de la Somme'', along with ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Guynemer
Georges Guynemer (, 24 December 1894 – 11 September 1917 Missing in action, MIA) was the second highest-scoring French Third Republic, French Flying ace, fighter ace with 54 victories during World War I, and a French people, French Folk hero, national hero at the time of his death. Guynemer's death was a profound shock to France. Early life and military career Georges Marie Ludovic Jules Guynemer was born in Paris to a wealthy and aristocratic family. His father was Paul Guynemer. His mother, Julie Noémi Doynel de Saint-Quentin's ancestry included King Louis XIV. Guynemer experienced an often sickly childhood. Nevertheless, he succeeded as an aviator through his enormous drive and self-confidence. He was originally rejected five times for military service due to frailty, but was accepted for training as a mechanic in late 1914. With determination, he gained acceptance to aviator, pilot training, joining 1/2 fighter squadron Storks, ''Escadrille'' MS.3 on 8 June 1915. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
