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RIP Roland de la Poype: WWII French pilot

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:19 am
by Iclo
On 23th October, the french pilot Roland de la Poype passed away. He was one of pilots of the Normandie Niemen squadron engaged on the URSS front during WWII.
16 kills confirmed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_de_la_Poype
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandie-Niemen

All the french pilots engaged in the Normandie Niemen known that Hilter gave specifics order to execute them in case they were captured.

Thanks for your service Sir...