Lener renault biography of albert

French pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union Date of Birth: 25.11.1917 Country: France

Content:

1. Early Life and Military Career
2. Joining the French Air Force
3. Service in the Soviet Union
4. Innovative Tactics
5. Heroism and Honors
6. Post-War Life
7. Restaurant Entrepreneur
8. Late Years

Early Life and Military Career

Childhood and Education

Born in Paris to a working-class family, Marcel Albert grew up in a large household.

After completing his education, he found employment at the Renault factory.

Joining the French Air Force

Albert enlisted in the French Armed Forces on March 24, 1938. In November 1942, he volunteered to join the "Normandie" air group, which was heading to the Soviet Union to support the war against Nazi Germany.

Service in the Soviet Union

Air Combat over the Eastern Front

As part of the "Normandie" group, Albert arrived in the USSR in 1942 and began flying combat missions.

On June 16, 1943, he shot down his first German aircraft.

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