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Georges Guynemer (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ ɡinmɛːʁ], 24 December 1894 – 11 September 1917 MIA) was the second highest-scoring French fighter ace with 54 victories during World War I, and a French national hero at the time of his death.
Georges-Marie Guynemer (born Dec. 24, 1894, Paris, France—died Sept. 11, 1917, near Poelcapelle, Belg.) was one of the most renowned combat pilots of World War I and France’s first great fighter ace.
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Jan 5, 2007 · Georges Guynemer was only France's second-ranking ace of World War I, but he remains the most famous of them all. by Jon Guttman 1/5/2007. Georges Guynemer strikes a pose with his Nieuport fighter inscribed with the legend Le Vieux Charles, a reference to Sergeant Charles Bonnard, a squadron mate.
Georges Guynemer (prononcé [ɡ i n m ɛ ʁ]), né le 24 décembre 1894 à Paris (16 e arrondissement) [1] et mort au combat le 11 septembre 1917 à Poelkapelle , est l'un des pilotes de guerre français les plus célèbres [2] de la Première Guerre mondiale [3].
Learn about the life and achievements of Georges Guynemer, a legendary French aviator who shot down fifty-three enemy planes during World War I. Find out how he became a flying ace, what was his fighting style, and how he died in action.
Mar 17, 2017 · Georges Guynemer - National Hero: Scoring his 50th kill on July 28, Guynemer became the toast of France and a national hero. Despite his success in the SPAD XII, he abandoned it for the SPAD XIII in August and resumed his aerial success scoring a victory on the 20th. His 53rd overall, it was to be his last.
Sep 4, 2017 · George Guynemer was one of the top scoring flying aces of the entire First World War with 54 aerial victories. In his lifetime, he was celebrated as a hero, an icon and an inspiration...
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