Souvenirs of Paul François Guimiot assigned to Escadrille 231: Class of 1917 booklet, an annotated 1932 envelope from the Préfecture de la Seine, a doctor's letter from January 1945 concerning his injury on 10/17/1918. Attached is a booklet by Lieutenant Remy entitled "Comment on forme un aviateur" ("How to train an aviator"). 60 pages with illustrations. Circa 1912. Unclipped.

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