Georges Blanc (pilot)
Adjutant Georges Pierre Blanc was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
Georges Pierre Blanc | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 June 1887 Charente, France |
| Died | 25 April 1960 |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/ | Infantry, then flying service |
| Years of service | 1908–1918 |
| Rank | Adjutant |
| Unit | N62, Spa154, N31 |
| Awards | Légion d'honneur, Médaille militaire, Croix de Guerre |
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
- The Aerodrome website http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/blanc.php Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- Franks & Bailey (1992), p. 120.
References
- Franks, Norman & Bailey, Frank W. (1992). Over the Front: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918. London, UK: Grub Street. ISBN 978-0-948817-54-0.
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