Marie Marvingt

[CjBobrow]

One of the remarkable women in WW1 was Marie Marvingt who was a French citizen.

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Marvingt

…She participated in three aerial bombardments: in 1915, she won the Military Cross for attacking a German barracks in Metz. However, she had participated only in order to replace an injured pilot and was not permitted to join the Armée de l'Air .

I’m seeking to establish any primary and reliable secondary source material in order to document this extraordinary individuals participation(s) while flying for/with the Armée de l'Air .

Any suggestions as to who might have this information at arm’s length would be appreciated

[Froggy]

Bonjour

attached an extract from his official file of the Legion of Honor retracing her records of service

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884312.htm

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884313.htm

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884315.htm


http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/leonore_fr

[CjBobrow]

Originally Posted by Froggy

Bonjour

attached an extract from his official file of the Legion of Honor retracing her records of service

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884312.htm

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884313.htm

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/LH/LH200...35v0884315.htm

http://www2.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/leonore_fr

Thank you for this valuable resource as it confirms the actions... The documentation is very limited it is interesting as it indicates that she flew at least 2 bombing missions... but no indication which units she flew with or the date or specific objectives...


Enrôlée dans 1*Aviation pendant la guerre
1914-1918e A pris part à deux bombardements au
dessus de l’aérodrome allemand de Frescaty*
A Êit le coup de feu dans les premières lignes
puis correspondant de guerre sur le front italien.
Est demeurée 5 mois dans le Riff français et
espagnol survolant plusieurs fois les champs
d’opération*