Semyon Alekseyevich Lavochkin (1900 - June 9, 1960) was a Sovietaircraft designer, born in Smolensk, Russia, responsible for several important fighter aircraft in World War II. His fortunes faded after the war, his aircraft consistently placing second in competitions with other design bureaux, notably that of Artem Ivanovich Mikoyan, and upon his death his design bureau was closed.
... Vichy agent infiltrated the group and most members were arrested and many executed.
Organisation Civil et Militaire[?] (OCM or Civil and Military Organization). Founded ...