Both "Étoile" and "Belle Poule" then served the Free French Forces during the Second World War, in recognition of which they received the honour of the right to fly the French flag with the cross of Lorraine.
Both "Étoile" and "Belle Poule" then served the Free French Forces during the Second World War, "Belle Poule" as an annex. In recognition of their loyalty to the Free French they received the honour of the right to fly the French flag with the cross of Lorraine.