Fred Nicole
1911–1997 (age 86)
Biography
Fred Nicole served as a test pilot during a time of rapid advances in aviation, embracing the unknown with calm focus and precise judgment. His work helped to ensure that new aircraft and technologies reached the skies with the highest regard for safety.
He mentored younger aviators, passing on the discipline and respect for flight that defined his own career. His resting place at the Cimetière de Pantin remains a quiet homage to a pilot whose steady hand helped guide aeronautical progress.