François Durafour
1888–1967 (age 79)
Biography
François Durafour embraced the daring spirit of early aviators, spending his life as an aircraft pilot during a period of great innovation in the skies. He balanced technical mastery with calm judgement, earning respect for both his skill and the steadiness of his leadership in difficult circumstances.
His career carried him across borders and into the hearts of those who shared the thrill of flight, and he now rests peacefully at the Cemetery of Collex-Bossy.