Maurice Choron

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Maurice Philippe César Choron (November 7 1911 – April 10 1942) was a French World War II fighter pilot.

Biography

Working as an aviator instructor, Choron joined the Free French Air Forces in July 1940. In September, he was assigned to the 64th Squadron, then in July 1941 to the 609th Squadron, before moving in April of 1942 to the Template:III (the 340th “Free French” Squadron) under the command of Lieutenant Commander Template:III. During the group's first flight, he was shot down and disappeared at sea.

Choron was awarded the Companions of Liberation, having flown in 62 combat missions. He holds 2 certain and 3 probable victories during and after the Battle of Britain.[1]

References

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  1. Maurice CHORON | L'Ordre de la Libération et son Musée.  Retrieved 2024-08-28 from www.ordredelaliberation.fr