ICM: Normandy-Neman. Plane of Marcel Lefevre (Yak-9T w.M.Lefevre figure) in 1:32

ICM: Normandy-Neman. Plane of Marcel Lefevre(Yak-9T wMLefevre figure) in 1:32
 As part of the agreement between the National Committee of Free France and the government of the Soviet Union, Air Group No. 3 was created in September 1942, which quickly became the Normandy Squadron. On December 4, 1942, the squadron was integrated into the Soviet Air Force and began combat operations in April 1943. On July 5, 1943, the squadron was integrated into the 1st Fighter Aviation Regiment "Normandy," which would later be named "Normandie-Neman." Marcel Lefevre was one of the first pilots to join the unit. After training on Soviet aircraft, he achieved his first victory on the Eastern Front in May 1943, shooting down an Hs-126 fighter and then an Me-109 fighter. Lefevre was an inventive and virtuoso pilot in combat, energetic and proactive. His experience and skill allow him to be a sort of teacher for the new French pilots arriving at the regiment.