René Mouchotte
World War II pilot of the French Air Force (1914-1943) · France · On the map · Died at 29
Commandant René Mouchotte DFC was a World War II pilot of the French Air Force, who escaped from Vichy French-controlled Oran to join the Free French forces. Serving with RAF Fighter Command, he rose to command a fighter wing before being shot down and killed on 27 August 1943.
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His diaries were published in 1949 and later translated into English.
Country
France
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1943 · aged 29