Jean-François Jannekeyn
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Jean-François Jannekeyn (16 November 1892 – 17 November 1971) was a French military aviator, general, politician and Olympic fencer.
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Jean François Jannekeyn | |
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Born | (1892-11-16)16 November 1892 |
Died | 17 November 1971(1971-11-17) (aged 79) |
Allegiance | France Vichy France |
Service/ | French Air Force |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Escadrille BR.132 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion d'Honneur Croix de Guerre |
Other work | Minister of Air of Vichy France |
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A World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories as a bomber pilot, he flew a Breguet 14.[1] As a professional officer, he remained in the French Air Force after World War I[citation needed] and he also competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics as a sabre fencer.[2][3] During World War II, he held the rank of general and served as Minister of Air in Vichy France from 1942 to 1943.