Jean C. Romatet
| Jean Charles Romatet | |
|---|---|
| Born |
23 May 1893 Borgo |
| Died | 15 May 1975 |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Rank | Lieutenant (later General) |
| Unit | Escadrille 38, Escadrille 76 |
| Commands held | Escadrille 165 |
| Awards | Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre |
| Other work | Rose to General during World War II |
Lieutenant (later General) Jean Charles Romatet began his military career during World War I with the French Army in October 1912, but transferred to the French Air Services in 1916 to go on to become a flying ace credited with seven confirmed victories (4 victories with Escadrille Spa76 and 3 victories with Escadrille Spa165).[1]
Romatet rose to the rank of General during World War II.[2] and served as head of the Vichy French Air Force from 1940 to 1942.
He died in 1975.
Career Details
- 1932 Lieutenant Colonel - Commanding Officer Air Forces, French West Africa
- 1937 Became Temporary Commanding Officer 22nd Air Brigade and Director of Teaching, École de l'Air
- 1938 Attached to the Ministry of National Defence
- 1938 Second Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
- 1939 Promoted as Brigadier-General
- 1940 First Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
- 1940-1942 Chief of the Air Staff - promoted as Major-General and later as Lieutenant General
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