Les Amis de L’Envol des Pionniers

The association Les Amis de L’Envol des Pionniers supports the activities of L’Envol des Pionniers.

Birth of Les Amis de L’Envol des Pionniers

Les Amis de L’Envol des Pionniers is an association under the 1901 Law . It has positioned itself as a source of expertise, suggestions and action alongside SEMECCEL, manager of the cultural site L’Envol des Pionniers, public authorities, associative and professional networks committed to preserving the memory of the pioneers of the Latécoère and Aéropostale lines and the veterans of the Air France Montaudran site.

The Objectives of the Association

  • Develop synergies with the associative network with the associative network dedicated to the memory of those involved and the heritage of aviation history, associations, cultural sites and particularly with the Laté 28 association.
  • Carry out research on pioneers of the Latécoère – Aéropostale pioneers and the families of Air France Montaudran alumni, and reunite the families of their descendants.
  • Carry out research on aviation heritage linked to the Latécoère and Aéropostale lines and the Air France Montaudran site, and suggest action to preserve this facility.
  • Study the possibility of collecting and showcasing documents or objects collected in collaboration with the cultural site L’Envol des Pionniers.
  • Organise events (conferences, exhibitions, film screenings, etc.) which promote aviation culture or support events which contribute to the development of technical and historical heritage as well as the dissemination of positive values which contributed to writing an important page in aviation in the 20th century, particularly among young people and students.