Potez-CAMS 141 -only one built and first flown in Janua
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Potez-CAMS 141 -only one built and first flown in Janua
Potez-CAMS 141 -only one built and first flown in January 1938 It sub sequently flew with both Vichy and Free French, where it sank a U-boat in June 1943
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© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1938 1943 Flew Flown Free Sank Uboat Vichy January
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This photograph showcases the sole Potez-CAMS 141 aircraft, a historic aviation marvel that first took to the skies in January 1938. The Potez-CAMS 141 was a military transport plane, designed and built in France by the Potez Aero-Naval company. This particular aircraft holds a unique place in aviation history, as it saw service with both the Vichy and Free French forces during World War II. Initially, the Potez-CAMS 141 was utilized by the Vichy regime, which controlled much of France after the fall of Paris in 1940. However, in 1943, the plane was transferred to the Free French forces, led by General Charles de Gaulle. In an impressive display of military prowess, the Potez-CAMS 141 played a crucial role in sinking a German U-boat in the Mediterranean Sea in June of that year. Despite being the only Potez-CAMS 141 ever built, this aircraft left an indelible mark on the annals of aviation history. Its service with both the Vichy and Free French forces during the tumultuous period of World War II highlights the complexities and shifting alliances of the time. This photograph is a testament to the Potez-CAMS 141's enduring legacy and the remarkable stories that unfolded during the golden age of flight.
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