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'''Georges Deloffre''' (2 March 1897 1909 - 3 February 1941) was a [[Gagium|Gagian]] {{wp|flying ace}} who became known for his seven confirmed aerial victories (with two more sometimes attributed to him) during the [[First Great War]]. Later, Georges Deloffre fought in the [[Second Great War]], where he scored at least two more kills before being shot down over [[Lurona]] in 1940. After being a prisoner of war for over seven months, he eventually escaped, where he attempted to reach friendly lines in [[Senarwa]]. During an encounter in December of 1940, he successfully fought off a squad of Luronan soldiers, but was wounded in the process. Two months later, Deloffre linked up with forces of the TBDBASQUEREGIMENT, but was soon after killed in combat while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. His journal detailing his time in Lurona was posthumously released, becoming one of the most famous accounts of the war in the [[Gulf of Atily (region)|Gulf of Atily]].
'''Georges Deloffre''' (2 March 1897 - 3 February 1941) was a [[Gagium|Gagian]] {{wp|flying ace}} who became known for his seven confirmed aerial victories (with two more sometimes attributed to him) during the [[First Great War]]. Later, Georges Deloffre fought in the [[Second Great War]], where he scored at least two more kills before being shot down over [[Lurona]] in 1940. After being a prisoner of war for over seven months, he eventually escaped, where he attempted to reach friendly lines in [[Senarwa]]. During an encounter in December of 1940, he successfully fought off a squad of Luronan soldiers, but was wounded in the process. Two months later, Deloffre linked up with forces of the TBDBASQUEREGIMENT, but was soon after killed in combat while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. His journal detailing his time in Lurona was posthumously released, becoming one of the most famous accounts of the war in the [[Gulf of Atily (region)|Gulf of Atily]].


In 1978, [[Georges Deloffre International Airport]], formerly the University of Rachelia Airport, was renamed after him.
In 1978, [[Georges Deloffre International Airport]], formerly the University of Rachelia Airport, was renamed after him.

Latest revision as of 20:21, 5 March 2023

Georges Deloffre
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Georges Deloffre during the First Great War
Born(1897-03-02)2 March 1897
Turqueville, Mayres
Died3 February 1941(1941-02-03) (aged 43)
Lurona
Allegiance Gagium
Service/branchAviation
RankLieutenant
UnitEscadrille 42, Escadrille 66
AwardsTBD

Georges Deloffre (2 March 1897 - 3 February 1941) was a Gagian flying ace who became known for his seven confirmed aerial victories (with two more sometimes attributed to him) during the First Great War. Later, Georges Deloffre fought in the Second Great War, where he scored at least two more kills before being shot down over Lurona in 1940. After being a prisoner of war for over seven months, he eventually escaped, where he attempted to reach friendly lines in Senarwa. During an encounter in December of 1940, he successfully fought off a squad of Luronan soldiers, but was wounded in the process. Two months later, Deloffre linked up with forces of the TBDBASQUEREGIMENT, but was soon after killed in combat while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. His journal detailing his time in Lurona was posthumously released, becoming one of the most famous accounts of the war in the Gulf of Atily.

In 1978, Georges Deloffre International Airport, formerly the University of Rachelia Airport, was renamed after him.

Early life

Military career

First Great War

Second Great War

Later life

Legacy

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