The Forgotten French Twin-Engine Ground-Attack Used During WWII

The Forgotten French Twin-Engine Ground-Attack Used During WWII

First Combat Mission On May 12, 1940, a formation of 18 French twin-engine aircraft flew low over Belgium near the roads between Tongres and Maastricht. These were Bréguet 693 ground-attack planes. They targeted German armored columns below, firing their 20mm cannons and releasing bombs in a bold attempt to slow the advancing forces. The Germans quickly responded with anti-aircraft fire. Eight of the Bréguet aircraft were destroyed in just a few…