ICM Models 1/32 ICM Normandie-Niemen Yak-9T & Marcel Lefevre FigureAs part of the agreement between the National Committee of Free France and the government of the Soviet Union, Air Group No. 3 was formed in September 1942, which soon became the Normandy Squadron. On December 4, 1942, the squadron was included in the Soviet Air Force, and in April 1943 it began combat operations. On July 5, 1943, the squadron was formed into the 1st Fighter Aviation Regiment Normandy, which later became known as Normandy Neman.