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The GC3 (Groupe de Chasse 3) of the French Air Force. |
The GC3 (Groupe de Chasse 3: 3rd Fighter Group) of the French Air Force. |
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Formed in September 1942 from French pilots to fight in the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany. |
Formed in September [[1942]] from French pilots to fight in the Soviet Union against [[Nazi Germany]]. |
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It was awarded the name [[Niemen]] by [[Joseph Stalin ]] for its participation in the battles of the Niemen River. |
It was awarded the name [[Niemen]] by [[Joseph Stalin ]] for its participation in the battles of the Niemen River. |
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Revision as of 16:10, 6 July 2002
The GC3 (Groupe de Chasse 3: 3rd Fighter Group) of the French Air Force.
Formed in September 1942 from French pilots to fight in the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany.
It was awarded the name Niemen by Joseph Stalin for its participation in the battles of the Niemen River.
Today, Normandie-Niemen is a squadron in the French Air Force.