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	René Fonck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Fonck was the highest scoring ace for France and the Allies.
		As his fame grew, so did his ego and Fonck never achieved the admiration and popularity of Georges Guynemer.
		Even French ace Claude Haegelen, one of Fonck's few friends, felt he boasted too much and too often; but no one could deny that Fonck was an excellent pilot and superb marksman.
	www.theaerodrome.com /aces/france/fonck.html (543 words)

	Autograph No 1136 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		René Fonck was the leading Allied fighter pilot of WW1 and shot down 75 German aircraft, all confirmed kills, and is thought to have achieved many more which were unconfirmed.
		Fonck was renowned as a methodical, detailed, and a skilled marksman who took pride in using the least amount of ammunition necessary to bring down an enemy.
		René Fonck was born on March 27, 1894, in Saulcy-sur-Merthe, a typical French village in the mountainous Vosges region.
	www.aeroclocks.com /Autograph_WW1_pages/Autograph_no_1136.htm (363 words)

	The Rediscovery of Rene Fonock (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Fonck truly admired “our national hero” and counted him among his friends, but he believed Guynemer’s method of attack to be foolish.
		Fonck believed they could, and in time he adopted the clever and delicate maneuvering into the most favorable position, the sudden kill, and the refusal to fight against prohibitive odds.
		Fonck seems to accept it at face value, but most authorities, noting discrepancies as to time and place, pass the claim off as a bid for instant fame.
	www.airpower.au.af.mil /airchronicles/aureview/1968/mar-apr/flammer.html (1498 words)

	World War One - Battles In The Air
		In all, Fonck fired only fifty-six shots, an average of little more than nine bullets for each enemy brought down—an extraordinary record, in view of the fact that aviators often fired hundreds of rounds without crippling their opponent.
		Fonck was leading two other companions on a patrol in the Moreuil-Montdidier sector on May 8th, when the French squadron met three German two-seater airplanes coming toward them in arrow formation.
		Fonck turned to the left, and the second enemy flier followed in an effort to attack him from behind, but the Frenchman made a quick turn above him and, with five shots, sent the second German to death.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles26/world-war-one-49.shtml (3407 words)

	Gleancoe 1/48 Spad XIII
		Despite the fact that, with 75 victories, Rene Fonck is the Allied Ace of Aces of the First World War, he is one of the lesser-known aces of that conflict.
		Shocked, Fonck watched what was left of the wingless fuselage plummet to earth, unwittingly placing himself in the slipstream and falling into a spin from which he only extricated himself some 200 feet above the German lines.
		Fonck attributed much of his success to his time as a two-seater pilot, since he knew what the enemy would try since he had tried it himself.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/w1/cleavers13.htm (1984 words)

	René Fonck (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Boastful and arrogant were words used to describe Fonck but no one could dispute his abilities as an aviator and deadly marksman.
		When he first became an ace in 1917, he claimed the event to be "my new-found glory." By his seventh victory he considered himself to be a "virtuoso".
		Fonck survived the war and went on to become a celebrated exhibition pilot.
	usfighter.tripod.com /renfonck.htm (148 words)

	René Fonck
		René Paul Fonck was born on March 27, 1894, in Saulcy-sur-Merthe, a typical French village in the mountainous Vosges region.
		The instrument confirmed Fonck's rendition of the encounter, showing that the German plane had reached 20,000 feet, had maneuvered lower while dueling Fonck, had zoomed up briefly at 5,000 feet (as the pilot pulled back on the stick when hit), and then had stalled and crashed.
		He is not a truthful man. He is a tiresome braggart, and even a bore, but in the air, a slashing rapier, a steel blade tempered with unblemished courage and priceless skill.
	www.acepilots.com /wwi/fr_fonck.html (5290 words)

	First World War.com - Who's Who - Rene Fonck
		Paul Rene Fonck (1894-1953) was the Allies' most successful fighter pilot of World War One, and also the highest-scoring survivor of the war (second only to Manfred von Richthofen).
		Fonck was conscripted into the French Army in 1914 and attended Flying School the following February.
		In addition to innumerable French honours Fonck was also the recipient of the British Military Cross and DCM.
	www.firstworldwar.com /bio/fonck.htm (283 words)

	1917 in aviation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		May 9 - French ace René Fonck shoots down six German aircraft in a day.
		Kurt Wisserman of Jasta 3 is credited with shooting him down, but his body is never found.
		September 26 - for the second time, French ace René Fonck shoots down six German aircraft in a day.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1917_in_aviation (358 words)

	The American Experience \| Lindbergh \| Spirit of St. Louis
		In September 1926, Fonck set his sights on crossing the Atlantic from New York to Paris and claiming Orteig's bounty.
		Fonck's plane, a silver biplane with a luxurious cabin, burst into flames before it even left the ground.
		Fonck survived the crash, but two crew members were killed.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/amex/lindbergh/sfeature/spirit.html (1363 words)

	spad
		Capitaine René Fonck, the highest scoring Allied ace of WWI, scored 11 of his 75 victories with the moteur-canon.
		René Fonk shot down six German aircraft on May 9, 1918 in two dogfights, three of them in such quick order that the wreckage was contained in a quarter-mile area.
		SPAD XIIIs were flown by some of the top allied aces of the war including Eddie Rickenbacker, Frank Luke, René Fonck, Nungesser and Baracca.
	usfighter.tripod.com /spad.htm (787 words)

	1/72 SPAD 12
		The highest scoring French ace was René Fonck – some experts think that his score was likely higher than von Richthofen's – he was a master of the SPAD XII, shooting down eleven enemy aircraft flying it, more than anyone else.
		Pegasus have done a wonderful job on the fuselage, as good or better than Hasegawa/Tamiya, the white-metal parts are beautiful, with the exception of the exhaust pipes which unfortunately look like copies of the incorrect Revell parts, I wish he had copied the Airfix exhausts – they are much better.
		You can see on the Fonck photo that it was unpainted on 445, so I painted the header tank and fuel tank grey, then rubbed with silver foil to metallize the paint.
	www.internetmodeler.com /2002/june/aviation/SPAD12.htm (2845 words)

	Alphabetical Listing - Rene Paul Fonck: North Shore Manuscript Co., Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		In April 1917, Fonck became a fighter pilot and was assigned to Spa103.
		With 75 recorded victories Fonck was the highest scoring flying ace for France and the Allies.
		The top 12 inch portion of this card has a 1 12 x 12 inch triangular tear with paper loss on the right corner and a brief biography is written in blue ink across the top 12 inch of the card, fl mounting traces on verso.
	www.northshoremanuscript.com /alpha/fonckalpha.html (220 words)

	Rene Fonck? Ha! [Archive] - The Aerodrome Forum
		Rene had so many contemporary enemies because of his loud, boistrous braggadoccio that only a simple mind would accept what some of them said about him without investigating the character of the accuser.
		Fonck had, and it was this clinical approach to combat and nonchalance that made lesser men hate Fonck for qualities we all wish we had.
		Fonck may have lacked the charisma of Guynemer, but he was very confidant of his abilities, a bit of a braggart,maybe, but, I don't believe he was a
	www.theaerodrome.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-8591.html (8848 words)

	Hans Wind
		Hans "Hasse" Wind - René Fonck of WW2.
		Hans Henrik Wind was born in Tammisaari/Ekenas on 30 July 1919.
		Among his men, friends and colleagues he was very popular: He was generous and always willing to help, in flight and on the ground.
	www.saunalahti.fi /~fta/finace02.htm (2202 words)

	WWI AIRCRAFTS
		By early 1915, he had changed his mind and began his flight training at Saint-Cyr.
		As his fame grew, so did his ego and Fonck never achieved as much admir inherent talent for flying, he was soon serving with Escadrille C47, flying an unarmed Caudron on reconnaissance missions over the lines.
		On two separate occasions, he shot down six enemy aircraft ation and popularity as other pilots did.
	www.k12.nf.ca /gc/SocialStudies/chist1201/webpages/Chris&Josh/wwi_fonck.htm (121 words)

	Up From Kitty Hawk
		Attacking a Rumpler C.I, Fonck maneuvers around the German pilot, forcing him to fly lower and lower, until he must land behind French lines.
		During the first mission, Capitaine Fonck, flying a SPAD XIII, shoots down a German reconnaissance aircraft and its two fighter escorts in three minutes.
		An hour and a half later, Capitaine Fonck dispatches a German two-seat observation aircraft and is then attacked by nine other enemy aircraft.
	www.afa.org /magazine/KittyHawkNew/1914_1923.html (3920 words)

	Osprey Publishing - Groupe de Combat 12, 'Les Cigognes'
		At age 24, this physically unimposing young man from the Vosges region had 60 victories to his credit, and his greatest days were by no means behind him.
		The fighter pilots may have enjoyed more publicity, but at this moment the respect between these fighting men, air and ground, was mutual.
		As the poilus moved on, Fonck recognised some Parisian accents as passing troops good-naturedly commented, ‘We know you fellows — we’ve seen you at work’.‘There were also some old men among them’, Fonck recalled.
	www.ospreypublishing.com /title_detail.php?title=S7530&view=spread&view=extract (457 words)

	Rene Fonck
		He flew with an reconnaissance unit on the Western Front and it was not until April 1917 that he became a fighter pilot.
		Flying a Spad S.VII, Fonck soon developed a reputation as an excellent shot.
		A pilot who did not take unnecessary risks, Fonck had scored 75 victories by the time the war ended in November, 1918.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWfonck.htm (538 words)

	Flying Aces
		France's most successful pilots included Rene Fonck (75), Georges Guynemer (53) and Charles Nungesser (43).
		However, it was the German pilot, Manfred von Richthofen, the 'Red Baron', with eighty victories, who achieved the highest figure during the First World War.
		Of the French flying aces, only Rene Fonck had a better record.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /FWWflyingaces.htm (2018 words)

	Crois de Guerre and Medaille Militaire citations - Gentleman's Military Interest Club
		I have no proof that it was Fonck's, but it is the "dressing" to a far more important item that is indisputably his.
		I doubt if the Croix de Guerre was Fonck's award as this is in private hands here in Europe, along with some other stuff, having passed directly from the family to the collector.
		We could ask the Fonck family if they are familiar with it.
	gmic.co.uk /index.php?act=findpost&pid=16836 (738 words)

	Rene Fonck's SPAD XIII colors - RC Groups
		Rene Fonck's SPAD XIII colors - RC Groups
		I'm trolling for a little information on Rene Fonck's SPAD namely the paint scheme colors.
		Here is a link to "Musée de l'air et de l'Espace" in Paris with a picture of Fonck's Spad XIII.
	www.rcgroups.com /forums/showthread.php?t=66196#post536926 (534 words)

	Military.com Content
		Battling overwhelming odds in the air and his superiors on the ground, Germany's Adolf Galland became a legend.
		When historians speak of pilots and the history of air combat, certain names invariably come up sooner or later -- Manfred von Richthofen, Edward Mannock, René Fonck, Erich Hartmann, Alexander Pokryshkin, Johnny Johnson, Dick Bong...
		Galland was the youngest general grade officer of either side in World War II, and at age 29 he was more competent in aerial combat, strategy and tactics than many of the experts nearly twice his age.
	www.military.com /Content/MoreContent?file=PRgalland (2058 words)

	Signature House, the Premier Auction House for Fine Autographs and Collectibles
		Entering the fray were Noel Davis, Commander Byrd, Clarence Chamberlin, and Charles Lindbergh from the United States and Charles Nungesser, Paul Tarascon and René Fonck from France.
		Tarascon, made preparations for his Paris-New York flight...If one of the entrants desires to leave from New York, it is understood that the Aero Club of France will take the necessary measure to control the making land, etc. following the regulations of the Orteig prize.
		In accordance with the regulations, Captain Fonck may start his flight on June 20th, and Mr.
	www.signaturehouse.net /auctions/auction23/text/10-aviators.htm (9201 words)

	Air Aces of WWI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Von Richtofen downed 80 enemy planes but did not survive the war.
		The next highest scoring aces were a Frenchman, Rene Fonck with 75 victories and a Canadian, Billy Bishop with 72.
		Neither of England's highest scorers lived until the end of the war.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~pmillis/Auth_Intro/answer.html (254 words)

	BeforeOverclock.com \| Forums - Opty 146 CAB2E 0546GPAW @3444MHz \| Spi1M@25.360s \| Liquid chiller
		when alone, I perform those little coups of audacity which amuse me..." René Fonck
		As usual I was limited by the temps, but I guess that there are some air bubbles inside the liquid tubes...
		The chiller really helped but I didn't show any improvement in bench above 1.68V: for instance, it passes Spi1M @3216MHz with 1.68V but not with 1.70V
	www.beforeoverclock.com /b/showthread.php?p=43 (348 words)

	FRANCE Companies -a58
		ALSTOM SA Rue René Fonck 44860 St Aignan Grandlieu
		ALSTOM SA Rue René Fonck 44860 Pont St Martin
		ALSTOM SA 130 Rue Léon Blum 69100 Villeurbanne
	fr.sireh.com /a/58 (312 words)

	Antique Inventory Item (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Wonderful and very large oil paintings of the three best World War 1 aces.
		Captain Edward Rickenbacker, U.S.A., Rittmenster Manfred Von Richthofen, Germany, and Capitain Rene Fonck, France.
		Two are signed by artist Tom Donahue and Fonck's is also signed, but can't make it out.
	www.carystationantiques.com /ViewItem.cfm?InvID=287 (83 words)

	Canadian Military Achievments Billy Bishop
		Died: 11 September, 1956 in Palm Beach, Florida, USA
		Confirmed Victories: 72 (2nd ranked allied pilot, René Fonck had 75 kills)
		William Avery Bishop, the son of W.A. Bishop, Registrar of Grey county, Ontario, was born in Owen Sound, Ontario on 8 February 1894.
	members.fortunecity.com /canadianheroes/WW1/bishop.html (4276 words)

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