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Name: |
André Dubonnet |
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Country: |
France |
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Sergent |
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French Air Service |
Unit: |
Spa3 |
Victories: |
6 |
Born: |
28 June 1897 |
Place of Birth: |
Paris |
Died: |
20 January 1980 |
Place of Death: |
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Médaille Militaire |
"After being distinguished in the artillery, he transferred to aviation where he was rapidly classed as among the best pursuit pilots. Very good non-commissioned officer, excellent patrol leader, leading the pilots who have confidence in him cheerfully into combat. On 16 August 1918, he reported his fifth victory. Four citations." Médaille Militaire citation |
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Victories |
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Date |
Time |
Unit |
Aircraft |
Opponent |
Location |
1 |
03 May 1918 |
1725 |
Spa3 |
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EA 1 |
Montdidier |
2 |
10 May 1918 |
1725 |
Spa3 |
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EA |
Faverolles |
3 |
31 May 1918 |
1045 |
Spa3 |
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EA 1 |
Montdidier |
4 |
13 Jun 1918 |
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Spa3 |
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Balloon 2 |
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5 |
16 Aug 1918 |
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Spa3 |
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EA 3 |
Carrepuit |
6 |
16 Aug 1918 |
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Spa3 |
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EA 4 |
E of Roye |
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1 |
Shared with Frank Baylies |
2 |
Shared with Fernand Chavannes |
3 |
Shared with Capt Battle |
4 |
Shared with Joseph de Sevin |
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Books |
- Over the Front
- by Norman L. R. Franks, Frank W. Bailey / Hardcover / Grub Street the Basement (May 1992)
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