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Has everyone read "Ace of Aces" by Rene'Fonck? This was published by Doubleday & Company 1967 as part of their Air Combat Classics series. In it I found the Capt. Fonck paid particular tribute to Capt. Guynemer as the finest Stork. Also it seems that Capt. Brocard, Chef de Bataillon for Groupe de Combat 12 was very strict about confirming victories, requiring three independent witnesses for each claim and was not pleased with shared victories. (Franks/Bailey The Storks page 20). With single flights and fights over the enemy line it is possible that many pilots never received due credit for their actions.
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