Beynat Pays Tribute to the Father of French Fighter Aviation

About this event

On Sunday 11 October 2026, from 10.30am, the Pierre Demarty community hall in Beynat hosts a day dedicated to French fighter aviation, in tribute to Commandant Charles Tricornot de Rose, a pioneer of the discipline. From the start, visitors can browse exhibitions of photographs and scale models and meet the armed forces recruitment team. At 2.30pm, talks take over: the grandson of Commandant de Rose will recall his evacuation, followed by a presentation on the evolution of French fighter aviation by AIRAC 3. Aviation buffs, military history lovers and the simply curious are all welcome, with places to eat in the village centre; information on 06 11 77 39 13.