French - Air Force - Notebook - Timetable Notebook - 1918

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Original official 1918 French military aviator’s timetable carnet belonging to Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau of the Armée de l’Air, in reasonable condition with handwritten entries and period stamps.

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Pilot's timetable notebook – Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau – 1918 – French Military Aviation

RARE PERSONAL DOCUMENT OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION

Rare timetable notebook for a pilot, belonging to Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau, born in Lannion on 8 September 1893.

Original-era notebook, handwritten, containing numerous references relating to the holder's aeronautical activity: schedules, flights, training and various information related to his activity as a pilot.

The collection features several original ink and pencil annotations as well as administrative stamps from the period, testifying to the document's actual use.

The notebook is kept with a professional identity card bearing the holder's photograph, allowing direct linkage of the document to Georges Fernand Vitau.

A particularly interesting collection for collectors of French military aviation, the Great War, military documents and pilots' personal souvenirs.

The notebook shows a patina and signs of use corresponding to its age: wear, creases, stains and traces of time. The photographs are an integral part of the condition description.

Era: 1918

Holder: Georges Fernand Vitau

Born on: 8 September 1893 – Lannion

Rank: Brigadier

Document sold as is, as presented in the photographs.

Pilot's timetable notebook – Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau – 1918 – French Military Aviation

RARE PERSONAL DOCUMENT OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION

Rare timetable notebook for a pilot, belonging to Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau, born in Lannion on 8 September 1893.

Original-era notebook, handwritten, containing numerous references relating to the holder's aeronautical activity: schedules, flights, training and various information related to his activity as a pilot.

The collection features several original ink and pencil annotations as well as administrative stamps from the period, testifying to the document's actual use.

The notebook is kept with a professional identity card bearing the holder's photograph, allowing direct linkage of the document to Georges Fernand Vitau.

A particularly interesting collection for collectors of French military aviation, the Great War, military documents and pilots' personal souvenirs.

The notebook shows a patina and signs of use corresponding to its age: wear, creases, stains and traces of time. The photographs are an integral part of the condition description.

Era: 1918

Holder: Georges Fernand Vitau

Born on: 8 September 1893 – Lannion

Rank: Brigadier

Document sold as is, as presented in the photographs.

Details

Number of books
1
Book title
Carnet d'Emploi du Temps pour Pilote
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1918
Publication year youngest item
1919
Language
French
Army unit
Air Force
Military Context
Yes
Object title
Timetable Notebook
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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