Free French Flight refers to three specific fledgling units in the Free French Air Force (FAFL) which were created in the Middle East on 8 July 1940. * Free French Flight N° 1 its name later changed to Escadrille N° 2 de Bombardement. Subsequently it became the Nancy squadron of GB Lorraine. It was formed around two Martin 167A-3 Maryland bombers which flew to Mersa Matruh, Egypt, on 19 July 1940. * Free French Flight N° 2 - its name later changed to Première Escadrille de Chasse (E.F.C. 1), and was commanded by Lieutenant Denis. It was hierarchically a part of No. 33 Squadron RAF, and the unit later had a dual designation of C Flight, No. 73 Squadron RAF. Subsequently it became Groupe de Chasse Alsace. * Free French Communication Flight N° 3 - its name later changed to French Transport