French - Air Force - Notebook - Timetable Notebook - 1918

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Original French military pilot timetable carnet from 1918, belonging to Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau of the Armée de l’air, in reasonable condition with handwritten notes, stamps, and an accompanying professional identity card with photograph.

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Pilot’s timetable notebook – Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau – 1918 – French Military Aeronautics

RARE DOCUMENT OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION (PERSONAL)

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

Period notebook filled in by hand, containing numerous notes related to the aeronautical activity of its holder: 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 seals from the era, attesting to the document’s actual use.

The notebook is preserved with a professional identity card bearing a photograph of the holder, allowing direct linking of the document to Georges Fernand Vitau.

Particularly interesting to collectors of French military aviation, World War I, military documents and pilots’ personal memorabilia.

The notebook shows a patina and signs of wear consistent with its age: wear, folds, stains and traces of time. The photographs are an integral part of the condition description.

Era: 1918

Holder: Georges Fernand Vitau

Born on: September 8, 1893 – Lannion

Rank: brigadier

Document sold as shown, as presented in the photographs.

Pilot’s timetable notebook – Brigadier Georges Fernand Vitau – 1918 – French Military Aeronautics

RARE DOCUMENT OF FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION (PERSONAL)

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

Period notebook filled in by hand, containing numerous notes related to the aeronautical activity of its holder: 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 seals from the era, attesting to the document’s actual use.

The notebook is preserved with a professional identity card bearing a photograph of the holder, allowing direct linking of the document to Georges Fernand Vitau.

Particularly interesting to collectors of French military aviation, World War I, military documents and pilots’ personal memorabilia.

The notebook shows a patina and signs of wear consistent with its age: wear, folds, stains and traces of time. The photographs are an integral part of the condition description.

Era: 1918

Holder: Georges Fernand Vitau

Born on: September 8, 1893 – Lannion

Rank: brigadier

Document sold as shown, 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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