Albert Achard | |
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 Albert Achard and his aircraft during World War I | |
| Born | 26 March 1894 Briançon, Hautes-Alpes, France |
| Died | 21 August 1972 (aged 78) Albi, Tarn, France |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service | French Army French Air Force |
| Years of service | 1913–1924 1939–1940 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 9th Hussar Regiment Escadrille MS.48 Escadrille 91S Escadrille MF.98T Escadrille F.203 Détachement N.510 Escadrille N.85 Escadrille N.78/SPA.78 |
| Commands | Escadrille SPA.150 |
| Battles / wars | World War I • Western Front • Macedonian front World War II • Battle of France |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre (with 6 palms) Legion d'Honneur |
Albert Achard (26 March 1894 – 21 August 1972) was a French flying ace of the First World War, credited with five aerial victories, one as an observer and four as a pilot.[1][fn 1] He served as a reserve air force officer in the 1920s and 1930s, and returned to active duty in World War II.
- ^ "Albert Achard". The Aerodrome. Retrieved 16 July 2017.
- ^ "Achard Albert (1914–1918)". memorialgenweb.org. Retrieved 16 July 2017.[permanent dead link]
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