Title
General Joseph Vuillemin
Caption
General Joseph Vuillemin (born in Bordeaux 14 March 1883 - died in Lyon 23 July 1963) was a French military aviator who took part in both world wars. Chief of the French air force 1938 till June 1940. During the Battle of France, General Vuillemin repeatedly called for more British squadrons to come to the aid of French forces which were under severe attack from the German Luftwaffe. In November 1940, at his own request, he was removed from the active list of serving air force officers.
Date
1940
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A05_010
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,4Mb (1,2Mb) / 8,2in x 12,9in / 2466 x 3880 (300dpi)