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Assault	4,036	4,036	406	406
References	308	308	0	0
Total	7,024	7,024	518	518

Free French air force involvement

Latest comment: 1 year ago1 comment1 person in discussion

French aviation is not contained in the infobox as participating. According to Koontz, Christopher (2024). Airpower and the Reduction of the Colmar Pocket, January-February 1945 (PDF). Air Force Historical Studies. Washington DC: Air Force History and Museums Program. Retrieved April 8, 2025., the Western French Air Force, operating out of Cognac and Bordeaux and assigned to First Tactical Air Force (Provisional) with mostly obsolescent aircraft, was involved. No byline. "Abstract, Vol. 1, History, 1 Tactical Air Force (Provisional)". Air Force History Index. Retrieved April 19, 2025. mentions 1 TAF (P) involvement in Operation Venerable. Lineagegeek (talk) 19:59, 19 April 2025 (UTC)Reply

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Free French air force involvement