Jean Mermoz (9 December 1901, Aubenton, Aisne – 7 December 1936) was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many schools bear his name. In Brazil, he also is recognized as a pioneer aviator, but few people in that country really know his great actions during the first years of South America’s aviation.
Read more about Jean Mermoz: Early Years, First Flights and Beginning of "The Line", The Golden Years, Disappearance At Sea, Tributes, Mermoz's Planes, Laté 300 "Croix Du Sud", More Details, Writings
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—Michel Guillaume Jean De Crevecoeur (1735–1813)