1924 French Military Aviation Letter – Basse-Yutz – Henri Bourguignon

Original French military aviation correspondence dated 28 November 1924, written at Basse-Yutz and connected with aviation service in the Thionville area.

This handwritten letter is written on lined military stationery featuring a printed biplane illustration and a handwritten regimental number beside the printed word “AVIATION”.

The writer gives his military address as follows:

Henri Bourguignon
38e Régiment d’Aviation
12e Escadrille – 3e Groupe
Thionville (Moselle)

Written in French, the correspondence is personal and family-oriented. The writer sends news to his parents, mentions everyday matters, provisions and his expected return around Christmas or New Year.

The document offers an intimate glimpse into the everyday life of a young serviceman during the interwar period, combining family correspondence, military aviation history and attractive period graphics.

The printed aircraft heading gives the letter particular visual appeal and makes it especially interesting for collectors of early aviation, military correspondence and antique ephemera.

Included

• Original handwritten military letter
• Printed aviation stationery with biplane illustration
• Writing on both sides

Dimensions

• Folded: 17 × 11 cm
• Opened: 22 × 17 cm

Condition

Original antique document showing normal age-related wear, including folds, foxing, small marks and staining consistent with its age and use.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

Date: 28 November 1924
Origin: Basse-Yutz / France
Language: French
Original document — not a reproduction.