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In June 1941, the British launched their invasion of Vichy controlled Syria and Lebanon to secure the flank of Egypt and Iraq and deny the Axis a base in the Levant. This episode continues the story of the Syria Campaign, focusing on the fierce air battles between RAF, RAAF, Fleet Air Arm and Vichy French units over Rayak, Damascus and the Mediterranean coast.
We follow the Dewoitine D.520s of GC III/6 as they clash with Hurricanes of No. 80 Squadron, Tomahawks of No. 3 RAAF Squadron and Fulmars of No. 803 Squadron over Allied ground forces and Royal Navy cruisers. French ace Pierre Le Gloan adds to his tally with victories over British aircraft, while other Vichy pilots such as Léon Richard, Mertzisen and Rivory also enter the fray. On the Allied side, one of the Hurricane pilots flying cover for the fleet is none other than Roald Dahl, later famous as a writer of children’s books.
Check out the first video if you missed it:
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Main sources:
- Dust Clouds in the Middle East: The Air War for East Africa, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Madagascar, 1940-42
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- French Aces of World War 2
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- L'Aviation de Vichy au combat: La Campagne de Syrie, 8 juin-14 juillet 1941
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- Vichy Air Force at War: The French Air Force that Fought the Allies in World War II
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In June 1941, the British launched their invasion of Vichy controlled Syria and Lebanon to secure the flank of Egypt and Iraq and deny the Axis a base in the Levant. This episode continues the story of the Syria Campaign, focusing on the fierce air battles between RAF, RAAF, Fleet Air Arm and Vichy French units over Rayak, Damascus and the Mediterranean coast.
We follow the Dewoitine D.520s of GC III/6 as they clash with Hurricanes of No. 80 Squadron, Tomahawks of No. 3 RAAF Squadron and Fulmars of No. 803 Squadron over Allied ground forces and Royal Navy cruisers. French ace Pierre Le Gloan adds to his tally with victories over British aircraft, while other Vichy pilots such as Léon Richard, Mertzisen and Rivory also enter the fray. On the Allied side, one of the Hurricane pilots flying cover for the fleet is none other than Roald Dahl, later famous as a writer of children’s books.
Check out the first video if you missed it:
youtu.be/DhbjfJ5gQXY
Main sources:
- Dust Clouds in the Middle East: The Air War for East Africa, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Madagascar, 1940-42
amzn.to/3QQ2Ieo
- French Aces of World War 2
amzn.to/3QvtgBRr
- L'Aviation de Vichy au combat: La Campagne de Syrie, 8 juin-14 juillet 1941
amzn.to/4inm7zh
- Vichy Air Force at War: The French Air Force that Fought the Allies in World War II
amzn.to/4xjjBhh
When you purchase these books on Amazon through the links in this description, the channel earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. The proceeds help fund new book purchases and support the creation of future videos.
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Echoes of Time by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300029
Artist: incompetech.com
