František Peřina
Wing Commander General František Peřina (8 April 1911, Morkůvky – 6 May 2006, Prague) was a Czech fighter pilot, an ace during World War II with the French Armée de l'Air, who also served twice with Britain's Royal Air Force.
František Peřina | |
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| Nickname(s) | François Renopé |
| Born | 8 April 1911 Morkůvky u Břeclavi, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 6 May 2006 (aged 95) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Allegiance | Czechoslovakia France United Kingdom Czech Republic |
| Service/ | Czechoslovak Air Force Armée de l'Air Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1929–53 |
| Rank | Rotmistr Adjutant Wing Commander Lieutenant General (Retired) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Britain |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre Chévalier de la Légion d'Honneur |
| Other work | Weber Aircraft, Burbank, California |
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