Henri Pequet
1888–1974 (age 86)
Biography
Henri Pequet was among the pioneers who opened the skies to the public, earning recognition as a gifted aircraft pilot at a time when aviation was still in its infancy. His flights from Vichy and beyond demonstrated a calm precision and bravery that inspired the growing community of aviators across France.
He remained devoted to mentoring younger pilots, sharing the lessons of those daring early days so that the promise of flight would continue to lift new generations toward the horizon.