Henry Lafont

Henry Lafont (10 August 1920 in Cahors – 2 December 2011) was a French aviator. He was the last surviving French veteran of the Battle of Britain.

For the head of the French Gestapo during the German occupation, see Henri Lafont.
For the Puerto Rican comedian, see Henry LaFont (comedian).
Henry Lafont
Henry Lafont
Born(1920-08-10)10 August 1920
Cahors, France
Died2 December 2011(2011-12-02) (aged 91)
AllegianceFrench
Service/branchAir Force
Years of service1938–1966
RankColonel
UnitForces Aériennes Françaises Libres
Battles/warsBattle of Britain
AwardsCroix de Guerre with three palms, Cross for Military Valour, Companion of the Ordre de la Libération
Other workDirector of the Paris Air Show
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