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ArvoLV · 26 February 2004, 07:44 PM

Esteemed forum members;

I am trying to verify if an Estonian pilot, Edgar MEOS (DOB/POB unknown), was indeed sent to France by the Imperial Russian military in 1916/1917. MEOS is alleged to have served in the French Escadrille des Cigognes (Stork Squadron) and he is alleged to have shot down eight enemy (German) airplanes - four of these being unconfirmed shoot-downs.

I understand that during the Bolshevik revolution, MEOS returned to Russia and fought on the side of the Soviets. When the Republic of Estonia won its independence from the Soviet Russia, MEOS returned to Estonia and offered his services to the new republic.

I would be most thankful, if I can be pointed in the right direction, so I can verify/refute the above biographic and military background of MEOS.

On a similar note, if MEOS did serve with the French Escadrille des Cigognes - what type of an aircraft could/would he have flown - and, do any photographs exist of MEOS and some of the airplanes he may have flown.

Thank you kindly in advance for any assistance efforts, which may be rendered on my behalf.

Regards;

Arvo L. V.

26 February 2004, 07:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
ArvoLV Observer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 40	Esteemed forum members; I am trying to verify if an Estonian pilot, Edgar MEOS (DOB/POB unknown), was indeed sent to France by the Imperial Russian military in 1916/1917. MEOS is alleged to have served in the French Escadrille des Cigognes (Stork Squadron) and he is alleged to have shot down eight enemy (German) airplanes - four of these being unconfirmed shoot-downs. I understand that during the Bolshevik revolution, MEOS returned to Russia and fought on the side of the Soviets. When the Republic of Estonia won its independence from the Soviet Russia, MEOS returned to Estonia and offered his services to the new republic. I would be most thankful, if I can be pointed in the right direction, so I can verify/refute the above biographic and military background of MEOS. On a similar note, if MEOS did serve with the French Escadrille des Cigognes - what type of an aircraft could/would he have flown - and, do any photographs exist of MEOS and some of the airplanes he may have flown. Thank you kindly in advance for any assistance efforts, which may be rendered on my behalf. Regards; Arvo L. V.