some new color slides Paris 1940

[i.spring]

Hi guys, i just picked up a small collection of color slides taken in 1940.
Mostly civilian and of Paris and the sourrounding french counrtyside but i think i spotted something lufty.
Do these shots look like downed french planes ? and does anyone have any idea what these flag barriers belong too ?
Thanks.
Ian

[TerryG]

I think the last photo shows the flag of the PPF (Parti Populaire Francais), a right wing movement headed by Doriot.

[i.spring]

Thanks Terry for the info and yes i think your bang on !
I never knew about this group before but i did a quick google and they have a colourful history.
Its kinda interesting to think, as the germans were marching through paris, these guys jumped on the same opertunity to gain political might.
But i wouldnt image, these chaps were very popular with the french resistance during and after tthe war?
Thanks again.
Ian

[mjfur]

My guess is it's a B-17. The truss type ribs, olive drab exterior with chromate green interior, looks like the star & bar insignia with red surround.

Regards,
Mike

[i.spring]

very interesting about the B17, i thought these images would have been taken in 1940 paris and sourrounding france, but if these images are infact a downed american B17, this would certianly push back this date.
Any ideas between the downed B17 and the french right wing parade, when these images were taken ?
Thank You.
Ian

[TerryG]

I would say that the logo on the flags dates to later rather than early in the war. I would also assume that after 6th June 1944, these groups will have become more active with such parades so all this may help date the photo....maybe...