SAINT-EXUPÉRY Revelations on his disappearance
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On July 31, 1944, during an aerial reconnaissance mission, Commander Antoine de Saint-Exupéry disappeared aboard the Lightning N223. This book summarizes the long years of research that have allowed the authors to lift the veil on this mystery. After a few reminders of Antoine's life, the circumstances and knowledge about this disastrous mission are studied. François d'Agay evokes the state of mind of relatives faced with the disappearance of his uncle until the incredible discovery at sea of a silver bracelet. This jewel will be the trigger for a long investigation that will lead the authors to Horst Rippert who will admit to having shot down a Lightning where Antoine's lies. A historic meeting between François, Antoine's closest relative, and Horst, the Luftwaffe veteran responsible for his death, will take place in secret in February 2010. It is narrated in full here. This book finally provides proof that Saint-Ex was shot down by German fighters. The trail of this research will cross paths with others. Thus, we discover how a young German prince, who disappeared in action in Marseille, was found and returned to his family in Germany while his remains were resting in the USA. The fate of Henri Ray, young brother in arms of Antoine, who died in March 1944, is also elucidated, Henri rests with him. And fi nally, did the Luftwaffe sea rescue rescue Saint-Ex alive?
