| François Portron | |
| Birth Date: | 13 June 1890 |
| Placeofburial: | Lusignan, France |
| Birth Place: | Lusignan, France |
| Allegiance: | France |
| Branch: | Flying service |
| Rank: | Sous lieutenant |
| Units: | Escadrille C.39 Escadrille V.24 Escadrille Spa.31 |
| Awards: | Legion d'honneur Croix de Guerre |
Sous lieutenant François Portron was a French World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
See also Aerial victory standards of World War I
François Portron was born in Lusignan, France on 13 June 1890.[2]
He was recalled from the military reserves as the First World War started, being posted to an artillery regiment on 3 August 1914. He was sent to aviation service on 10 October as a supply sergeant. On 21 January 1915, he was assigned to Escadrille V.24; on 20 February, he moved on to Escadrille C.39. He was subsequently selected for pilot's training. On 8 March 1916, he graduated with his Military Pilot's Brevet.[2]
After further training, on 17 February 1917, he became a flight instructor. On 14 September, he was promoted from the enlisted ranks to Sous lieutenant. On 15 October 1917, he finally drew a combat assignment, with Escadrille N.31.[2]
Beginning 22 May 1918 and ending 1 October 1918, François Portron scored five separate aerial victories, over a German reconnaissance plane, a scout, two Fokkers, and an observation balloon.[2]