Saint-ex Official

After France fell in 1940, he lived in exile in New York before returning to fly reconnaissance missions for the Free French Air Force in 1943.

This report examines the life and legacy of (1900–1944), the French aristocrat, aviator, and writer famously known as "Saint-Ex" . 1. Biographical Overview Saint-Ex

Born in Lyon into a noble family, Saint-Exupéry was a "dreamy" child fascinated by mechanics and flight. After France fell in 1940, he lived in

On July 31, 1944, he vanished while flying an unarmed Lockheed F-5B over the Mediterranean. His plane's wreckage was not confirmed until 2000, off the coast of Marseille. 2. Literary Contributions The Courageous, Intransigent Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Biographical Overview Born in Lyon into a noble

He joined the French Air Force in 1921 and later became a pioneer for the Aéropostale (postal air service), flying dangerous routes across North Africa and South America. He was known as a "man of action" who frequently ponder mysteries of the universe while in the cockpit.