Jean de Selys Longchamps
Belgian fighter pilot (1912–1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Baron Jean Michel P.M.G. de Selys Longchamps DFC (31 May 1912 – 16 August 1943) was a Belgian aristocrat and RAF fighter pilot during World War II. He is chiefly known for his single-handed attack on the Gestapo headquarters in Brussels in German-occupied Belgium.[1][2]
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Jean de Selys Longchamps | |
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Born | (1912-05-31)31 May 1912 Brussels, Belgium |
Died | 16 August 1943(1943-08-16) (aged 31) Manston, Kent, England |
Allegiance | Belgium |
Service/ | Belgian Army (until 1940) Royal Air Force (1940–1943) |
Rank | Captain (Belgian Army) Flying Officer (RAF) |
Unit | No. 609 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Knight of the Order of Leopold (Posthumous) War cross WWII with palm Distinguished Flying Cross Coat of arms of Selys Longchamps |
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