François Portron | |
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Born | Lusignan, France | June 13, 1890
Died | January 21, 1973 | (aged 82)
Buried |
Lusignan, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Flying service |
Rank | Sous lieutenant |
Awards |
Legion d'honneur Croix de Guerre |
Sous lieutenant François Portron was a French World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. [1]
See also Aerial victory standards of World War I
François Portron was born in Lusignan, France on 13 June 1890. [2]
He was recalled from the military reserves as the First World War started, being posted to an artillery regiment on 3 August 1914. He was sent to aviation service on 10 October as a supply sergeant. On 21 January 1915, he was assigned to Escadrille V.24; on 20 February, he moved on to Escadrille C.39. He was subsequently selected for pilot's training. On 8 March 1916, he graduated with his Military Pilot's Brevet. [2]
After further training, on 17 February 1917, he became a flight instructor. On 14 September, he was promoted from the enlisted ranks to Sous lieutenant. On 15 October 1917, he finally drew a combat assignment, with Escadrille N.31. [2]
Beginning 22 May 1918 and ending 1 October 1918, François Portron scored five separate aerial victories, over a German reconnaissance plane, a scout, two Fokkers, and an observation balloon. [2]
François Portron | |
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Born | Lusignan, France | June 13, 1890
Died | January 21, 1973 | (aged 82)
Buried |
Lusignan, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Flying service |
Rank | Sous lieutenant |
Awards |
Legion d'honneur Croix de Guerre |
Sous lieutenant François Portron was a French World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. [1]
See also Aerial victory standards of World War I
François Portron was born in Lusignan, France on 13 June 1890. [2]
He was recalled from the military reserves as the First World War started, being posted to an artillery regiment on 3 August 1914. He was sent to aviation service on 10 October as a supply sergeant. On 21 January 1915, he was assigned to Escadrille V.24; on 20 February, he moved on to Escadrille C.39. He was subsequently selected for pilot's training. On 8 March 1916, he graduated with his Military Pilot's Brevet. [2]
After further training, on 17 February 1917, he became a flight instructor. On 14 September, he was promoted from the enlisted ranks to Sous lieutenant. On 15 October 1917, he finally drew a combat assignment, with Escadrille N.31. [2]
Beginning 22 May 1918 and ending 1 October 1918, François Portron scored five separate aerial victories, over a German reconnaissance plane, a scout, two Fokkers, and an observation balloon. [2]