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Fonck, René (1896–1953)| French fighter ace of World War I. He shot down his first German aircraft 6 August 1916 and on 9 May 1918, over Montdidier, he shot down six German aircraft in one dogfight. By the end of the war he had claimed 75 enemy aircraft and was the highest-scoring French ace. He was awarded the British MC and DCM, as well as many French honours. |
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