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Flight to Arras
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Flight to Arras

work by Saint-Exupéry
Also known as: “Pilote de guerre”
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Flight to Arras is a 1942 work by French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a personal reminiscence of a reconnaissance mission undertaken in May 1940 during World War II, highlighting a spirit of sacrifice against overwhelming odds.1

Saint-Exupéry's writings often draw from his experiences as a pilot, exploring themes of adventure, danger, and human solidarity. His works, such as Wind, Sand and Stars, exalt perilous adventures as a means of realizing one's potential and emphasize cooperation and dedication to universal human values.12

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