Memorial Aviator Jean Noizet

Plaque at the birthplace of Jean Noizet in Florenville.
R.A.F.
Was born here on March 3, 1915
the pilot's second lieutenant
Jean NOIZET
Gloriously fallen
August 22, 1943
Between
Kayserley and Lilleshall
at a place called Honck Plantation
(Britain) "

During a combat attack exercise, 2 Spitfires from 61 OTU Spitfire collided in mid-air.
One plane was slightly damaged and could land.
Noizet's Spitfire crashed and he died, was barely 28 years old.
The Air Accident Investigation classified the accident as: "pilot error as a result of wrong assessment".

Source: Allied Forces Archive Report.

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Source

• Text: Marie-Christine Vinck
• Photos: Marie-Christine Vinck