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    O/T Frebuary 12 1940

    Hi all,

    I did not know this story.

    Saint Omer-Longuenesse airfield, Groupe de reconnaissance (GR) I/35.
    The Duchess of Windsor is godmother of this squadron.



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    Arrival of Duke of Windsor with his wife.
    The Duchess of Windsor with observator and 3 nurses.

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    That's an interesting snippet Andre.

    What book is that please?
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    It's a French magazine

    www.avions-bateaux.com

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    Interesting, also noted the fixed pitch wooden props on the Potez.

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    Endeed they are wooden twin-bladed propellers.
    Potez 63-11 n°57, roll J-860, first arrival to GR I/35 (standard camouflage).

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