Defense Patrols are trained
to defend aircraft manufacturing plants or protect strategic sites.
That of Avord is responsible
for protecting the facilities of the Pilot School Avord. The official
instructions for the creation of this Patrol are issued on May
15th, 1940.
The staff of this unit
is composed of French Pilots belonging to the Pilot School, and
5 Morane MS406 are at their disposal.
The patrol had the opportunity
to meet the enemy, especially on May 24, when a German bomber
was shot down.
In front of the German
advance, the Patrouille is asked to retreat on June 4th on Royan,
but it is not certain that this displacement is actually realized.
