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Old 4th Jan 2009, 14:11
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Opssys - it seems that Victor Vermorel (vs Vermoral) was killed at the battle of Vercors on 23 July 1944, not flying, but wielding a machine gun. Wikipedia will tell you in general about Vercors without mentioning M. Vermorel, other sites do, and I found most by entering 'Victor Vermorel Aviateur' in Google.

A detailed account of the battle of Vercors (in French) is here: www.beaucoudray.free.fr/vercors2.htm

There is also a plaque erected in his memory illustrated at
http://www.pagesperso-orange.fr/espa...lyon/drome.pdf

Mention is made of him too at www.geo.anse.com/geo/aero115.htm

He was obviously a very well-known industrialist, viticulturist, inventor (spray can, etc), an accomplished pilot, but also deeply involved in the French Resistance.

At one time he owned, amongst others, Farman F.231 F-ALGY

I hope this helps.
Good Luck
Alan
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