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StephenLawson · 5 February 2003, 12:54 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, (like I wouldn't expect someone to.) Guynemer's 'Old Charlie' and Nungesser's 'LaVerdier' (Greenfinch) were references to the names of the pilot's favorite old mechanics.

5 February 2003, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
StephenLawson Shot Down Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 9,778	Correct me if I'm wrong, (like I wouldn't expect someone to.) Guynemer's 'Old Charlie' and Nungesser's 'LaVerdier' (Greenfinch) were references to the names of the pilot's favorite old mechanics.