Jean-François Jannekeyn

Jean-François Jannekeyn (November 16, 1892 – November 17, 1971) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories as a bomber pilot, flying a Breguet 14.[1] As a professional officer, he remained in the French air force after WW1 and he also competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics as a fencer.[2]

Jean François Jannekeyn
Born(1892-11-16)November 16, 1892
DiedNovember 17, 1971(1971-11-17) (aged 79)
AllegianceFrance
Vichy France
Service/branchFrench Air Force
RankMajor General
UnitBR132
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsLegion d'Honneur
Croix de Guerre
Other workMinister of Air of Vichy France

During WW2, he had the rank of general and became air minister in Vichy France in the years 1942 and 1943.

References
  1. http://www.theaerodrome.com/aces/france/jannekeyn.php
  2. Jean Jannekeyn's profile at Sports Reference.com Archived 2011-09-03 at the Wayback Machine


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