Jean Accart (born in Fécamp on 7 April 1912, died in La Gaude on 19 August 1992) was a French flying ace during World War II. Born in April 1912, Accart began his military career joining the French Navy in 1932.He then volunteered for aircrew in Naval Aviation becoming an observer, before training as a pilot and serving with Escadrille 3S1. While recovering he wrote "Chasseurs du Ciel" ('Hunter in the Sky'), an account of his wartime actions. After recuperating he was posted to the Southern region air defense Headquarters. In November 1941 he attended the Air Academy in Salon de Provence.