Heritage Event • Ref 29101
Wings to Transmit, Wings to Fight
The skies of Artois are about to reveal their secrets of bravery. On May 8, 2026, the Avesnes-le-Comte Heritage Association and l’Hirondelle d’Avesnes invite you to witness an untold epic. Through exceptional archival documents, relive the duel of the Aces of the Sky and the silent devotion of the winged messengers of the Great War.
Aerial Combat
The Aces of the Biplane
Discover the 1917 S.E.5a fighter plane and the intrepid pilots who forged the legend of military aviation right above our territory.
The Word from the Front
Carrier Pigeons
Hidden heroes, they were the ultimate vital link between the trenches and headquarters. A tribute to the pigeon heritage that still lives in our town.
📚 Partners & Archives
- ONACVG: National Office for Combatants and Victims of War (Documentary loan).
- L’Hirondelle d’Avesnes: Conservation of living and historical heritage.
- DOC GENEALOGY: Digital archival collection (ID 16510).